The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
The Digital Marketing Degree Apprentice will bring creativity and flair to support communications and engagement activity across the Department of Research and Innovation and Innovation Connect, helping to create, coordinate and share content for internal and external audiences.
They will enjoy working with different communities across the University and build relationships to support their work.
This is a Digital Marketing (Degree Apprenticeship) role linked to the University of Portsmouth’s Digital Marketing BA (Hons). The role will support digital content, engagement activity, events, external communications and audience insight, with activity split broadly across external facing projects within the Department of Research and Innovation. The postholder will be given 6 hours per week protected study time to support lectures and self-study.
The successful candidate will be enrolled on the degree programme and will work towards the qualification alongside their role in the team, with 6 hours of protected study time each week (during working hours) for learning, coursework and off-the-job training.
To take up the post, you must meet the entry requirements for the degree, as set out in the person specification. Please read these carefully before applying, as your place on the programme depends on meeting them.
As part of your application, we'd love you to send us a short video. This isn't a screen test, and you don't need to appear on camera unless you want to; use a voiceover, screen recording, photos, text on screen, props, or anything else you like.
The brief: in no more than 90 seconds, promote something you love, whether a product, a place, an app, a book or a local café. Make us want to try it too.
We're not looking for a polished, professionally edited film. A video recorded on a phone is absolutely fine. What we're interested in is your thinking, your enthusiasm, and a bit of creative flair.
- A clear and engaging message
- Genuine interest and enthusiasm
- Creativity and original thinking
- A sense of who you are and what you'd bring to the team
How to send it: please upload your video as an unlisted YouTube link or a shared OneDrive or Google Drive link, and include the link in your cover letter.
The University is proud of its commitment to offer apprenticeships across a wide range of vocational areas. Apprenticeships combine practical on the job training with a course of study in your chosen vocation; enabling you to reach your full potential via work based experience and recognised qualifications. These opportunities are offered by the University to those with limited previous education/training or work experience, helping you to develop the required skills in your chosen field of work.
All apprentices will be fully supported by departmental managers and mentors who will help you to become work-ready within a welcoming and high performing team environment.
As a University of Portsmouth apprentice, you will:
- Complete a Digital Marketing BA (Hons) with University of Portsmouth
- Be supported by a specialist training provider
- Gain job specific skills and work alongside experienced staff
- Be supported to complete training and course work within agreed deadlines
This role will be on site, full-time (with time given for study). We are open to some flexibility for the right candidate.
Interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 01 October 2026.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract for 4 years.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
