You want a career in marketing, but can't seem to get an opportunity. Maybe you've been stuck in a job that doesn't let you flex your creative muscles. Or perhaps you're fresh out of uni, brimming with ideas, and looking for the right place to start your career. Either way, this is a Marketing & Operations Assistant role that includes world class marketing training, so we are looking for people with the drive and potential to become expert marketers.
Our partner is a multi-award-winning safeguarding consultancy working with schools, trusts and early years settings across England. Since 2015, they have supported education professionals to confidently meet their safeguarding responsibilities through high-quality training, audits, supervision and practical advice. Their approach is simple: they put children at the centre, simplify complex requirements, and work collaboratively with their clients to create safe, compliant and confident environments.
A small, values-driven team who care deeply about the people they work with. Known for being approachable, honest and solution-focused, they combine strong professional challenge with practical support, helping organisations not only identify what needs to improve, but how to make it better.
For a marketing and operations apprentice, this means joining a purpose-led organisation where your work contributes directly to improving safeguarding practice, working alongside a supportive team that values clarity, collaboration and doing things properly.
Company Culture: This company prides itself on a vibrant and distinctive workplace culture that values individuality, innovation, and collaboration. They believe work should be enjoyable, blending professionalism with a friendly atmosphere where hard work is recognised and rewarded.
Role Overview: As the Marketing & Operations Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in the team, driving results and sharing insights across various channels, including LinkedIn and Facebook. You'll be expected to develop a vision for the company's marketing initiatives and actively seek case studies and opportunities to showcase the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage email marketing campaigns and social media channels such as LinkedIn and Facebook to engage audiences and build brand presence
- Create and distribute regular newsletters to keep stakeholders informed and engaged
- Maintain and update the website regularly to ensure it reflects the brand and supports marketing objectives
- Plan and oversee the creation of content such as case studies and promotional materials, and manage the organisation's content library
- Monitor and respond to reviews in line with brand guidance to support reputation management
- Engage with schools and stakeholders to understand needs, gather feedback, and provide marketing support
- Maintain and update brand kits in Canva, ensuring consistency across all materials
- Support marketing campaigns, projects, development of training presentations, and wider team initiatives
- Coordinate events to increase awareness and applications
- Assist with creating promotional materials and signage for marketing activity
- Support with client enquiries, booking management, analysis, manage training journeys including facilitation, ensuring a positive end-to-end experience
- Stay informed on new technologies and AI tools that could improve marketing effectiveness and efficiency
Key Values:
- Inspirational and confident
- Self-starter with strong organisational skills
- Creative thinker who takes initiative
- Collaborative and communicative team player
Ideal Candidate:
- Fresh Perspective: Brings new ideas, creativity and energy to the team.
- Inquisitive Nature: Confident to ask questions, explore new approaches and positively challenge the status quo.
- Detail-oriented: Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and follows tasks through carefully.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Both verbal and written, essential for effective teamwork and engagement.
- Confident Client Engagement: Comfortable answering calls, handling enquiries and communicating professionally with clients and partners.
- Tenacious and Proactive: Demonstrates initiative, curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
- GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent is essential. You must be able to provide evidence of these to be accepted into the academy.
- Digitally Confident: Competent in using multiple software platforms and online systems to support efficient operations and communication.
- Commitment to Safeguarding: Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Continuous Development: Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional learning and improvement.
Digital Marketing Training
Training is delivered by Working Knowledge - learn more here
https://workingknowledge.org.uk/
How does the training work? There are five key elements:
- Virtual LIVE 'Masterclasses' and webinars hosted by Digital Marketing Specialists
- Monthly 1:1s with experienced Marketing Coaches from Working Knowledge.
- Community - peer-to-peer support, guidance and expert knowledge - ask any questions!
- Loads of online written and video materials specific to the Academy and Digital Marketing.
- Courses in Google Analytics and Principles of Marketing to bulk up your Digital Marketing expertise!
For the first 14 months of this role, you will be enrolled in the Digital Marketing Academy, an award-winning Level 3 Multi Channel Marketer Apprenticeship programme. You will learn a wide range of digital marketing knowledge, skills and behaviours from expert marketers:
- Website design and copywriting
- SEO
- Social Media
- Email Marketing
- Data & Tracking
- CRM
- Marketing Principles
- Customer Personas
- PPC/Digital Advertising
- Communication
Key Values:
- Inspirational and confident
- Self-starter with strong organisational skills
- Creative thinker who takes initiative
- Collaborative and communicative team player
Ideal Candidate:
- Fresh Perspective: Brings new ideas, creativity and energy to the team.
- Inquisitive Nature: Confident to ask questions, explore new approaches and positively challenge the status quo.
- Detail-oriented: Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and follows tasks through carefully.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Both verbal and written, essential for effective teamwork and engagement.
- Tenacious and Proactive: Demonstrates initiative, curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
- GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent is essential. You must be able to provide evidence of these to be accepted into the academy.
- Commitment to safeguarding: Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Continuous development: Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional learning and improvement.
Working hours: 8.30 - 5.00 (1 Hr lunch)
Pay: £18,000 - £24,000 on completion, with a £1,500 pay increase every 4 months based on KPI's.
Location:
Bingley, West Yorkshire
If you're excited about making an impact in a supportive environment and are ready to contribute to a success story, we'd love to hear from you.
Due to the high number of applicants, if you do not here from us please assume you are unsuccessful.
If you already hold a qualification in marketing a Level 3 or above, you are not eligible for funding and therefore will be rejected.
