About GPS Financial
GPS Financial is an award winning finance brokerage specialising in Buy to Let Mortgages, Bridging Finance, Development Finance, and specialist lending solutions.
We work with property investors, landlords, developers, homeowners, expats, and foreign nationals throughout the UK and are continuing to invest heavily in our marketing, technology, automation, and digital presence.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about marketing and wants to gain real world experience whilst working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Digital Marketing qualification through Educ8 Training.
You'll gain hands on experience across social media, SEO, content creation, website management, digital advertising, AI, automation, email marketing, analytics, and CRM systems whilst working as part of a growing and ambitious business.
This role offers genuine long term career opportunities with significant scope for progression. We believe in promoting from within wherever possible and there is no fixed limit on how far the right person can progress within the business.
Alongside your role at GPS Financial, you will complete the Educ8 Level 3 Digital Marketing qualification. This programme is designed to develop skilled digital marketers and covers areas such as marketing principles, analytics, search engine marketing, content marketing, email marketing, social media advertising, website management, digital communication, and professional development.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Digital Marketing Trainee, you'll be involved in a wide range of marketing activities, including:
Content Marketing
- Creating social media content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
- Writing blog articles and website content.
- Assisting with email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
- Creating marketing materials, guides, and downloadable resources.
- Researching marketing topics and industry trends.
Social Media
- Scheduling and publishing social media posts.
- Monitoring engagement and responding to comments when required.
- Supporting social media campaigns and promotions.
- Helping increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
Video Content
- Filming and editing short videos and reels.
- Assisting with creating educational and promotional content.
- Supporting content creation for marketing campaigns.
Website Management
- Updating website content using WordPress.
- Uploading blogs, images, and new content.
- Checking website pages for accuracy and functionality.
- Suggesting improvements to user experience and content.
SEO Activities
- Assisting with keyword research.
- Supporting search engine optimisation activities.
- Monitoring website performance using Google Search Console and other tools.
- Researching competitors and industry trends.
Digital Advertising
- Assisting with Google Ads campaigns.
- Assisting with Meta advertising campaigns.
- Assisting with LinkedIn advertising campaigns.
- Helping monitor campaign performance and results.
- Supporting the creation of advertising content.
AI & Automation
- Using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to assist with content creation, research, idea generation, and marketing activities.
- Reviewing, editing, fact checking, and improving AI generated content before publication.
- Assisting with creating automated marketing workflows and customer journeys.
- Supporting the development of automated email sequences and lead nurturing campaigns.
- Helping identify opportunities to automate repetitive business processes.
- Assisting with CRM automations and marketing system integrations.
- Monitoring and testing automated campaigns to ensure they function correctly.
Customer Reviews & Testimonials
- Contacting clients to request reviews and testimonials.
- Assisting with review generation campaigns.
- Helping manage the company's online reputation.
Reporting & Administration
- Maintaining marketing records and databases.
- Updating CRM systems when required.
- Assisting with marketing reports and performance tracking.
- Supporting general administrative tasks when required.
Telephone & Office Support
- Answering incoming telephone calls professionally.
- Taking messages and directing enquiries appropriately.
- Supporting the wider business during busy periods.
- Assisting colleagues with administrative duties when required.
Training & Development
You'll receive ongoing support and training through both GPS Financial and Educ8 Training, including:
- A nationally recognised Level 3 Digital Marketing qualification.
- Monthly tutor visits and structured learning support.
- Development across key marketing disciplines including SEO, content marketing, email marketing, social media advertising, website management, analytics, and digital communication.
- Exposure to real world marketing campaigns and business projects.
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills in AI, automation, digital advertising, and CRM systems.
- Future progression opportunities within both the business and further qualifications.
What We're Looking For
We're far more interested in attitude, work ethic, and potential than previous marketing experience.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent written English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Understand the importance of correct use of capital letters and professional written communication.
- Have strong attention to detail.
- Possess excellent listening skills.
- Be able to listen carefully, take notes, and accurately carry out tasks without needing repeated instruction.
- Follow instructions accurately.
- Communicate professionally and politely.
- Be organised, reliable, and punctual.
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Be comfortable receiving feedback and implementing changes.
- Have good IT skills.
- Be comfortable learning new software, AI tools, automation platforms, and business systems.
- Be comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Be able to critically review AI generated content and identify errors, inaccuracies, or areas for improvement.
- Have a strong willingness to learn automation tools and marketing systems.
- Be able to think logically and follow processes accurately.
- Be able to work independently once trained.
- Be able to manage their time effectively and remain productive without constant supervision.
- Use initiative to identify tasks, solve problems, and contribute ideas without always being directed.
- Take a proactive approach to work and ownership of responsibilities.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, research, and find solutions before escalating issues.
- Demonstrate pride in their work and consistently check the accuracy of content before submitting it.
- Take responsibility for their work and actively look for ways to improve processes, content, and results.
Desirable Qualities
- Ambitious and interested in building a long term career in marketing.
- Friendly and easy going personality.
- Strong work ethic.
- Commercial awareness.
- Creative mindset.
- Interest in digital marketing, social media, and content creation.
- Comfortable appearing in videos and creating content.
- Interest in AI, automation, and emerging technology.
- Understanding of marketing automation and customer journeys.
- Basic understanding of CRM systems and automated workflows.
- Interest in property, finance, or business.
- Ability to identify errors and suggest improvements.
- Proactive approach to learning new skills.
- Willingness to embrace change and new technology.
- Enjoys solving problems and finding more efficient ways of working.
Software & Systems
You will gain experience using a variety of marketing, business, and communication tools including:
- Canva
- ChatGPT
- WordPress
- Google Search Console
- Google Business Profile
- Google Tag Manager
- Google Ads
- Meta Ads Manager
- LinkedIn Ads
- Mailchimp
- CRM Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Additional software, AI tools, automation platforms, CRM systems, and marketing technologies may be introduced as the role develops. The successful candidate should be comfortable learning and adapting to new systems and technologies.
Our Approach to Technology
We embrace modern technology and AI tools throughout the business. The successful candidate should be excited by the opportunities AI and automation provide and be willing to learn how to use these tools effectively and responsibly.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with ongoing training and development.
- Full time, office based position in Cardiff Bay.
- Nationally recognised Level 3 Digital Marketing qualification.
- Real hands on marketing experience.
- Exposure to a wide range of digital marketing activities.
- Ongoing support and mentoring.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Genuine long term career opportunities with significant scope for progression.
- The opportunity to help shape and grow the marketing function within an ambitious and growing business.
If you're ambitious, eager to learn, comfortable with technology, and looking for a genuine career opportunity in digital marketing, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £25,877.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
