Apprentice

Publicis Groupe; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is hiring apprentices for Media and Client Services at Digitas, a leading UK digital agency. This unique opportunity invites candidates to gain invaluable experience while working on real projects. Successful apprentices will earn a Level 3 qualification, learn essential skills, and contribute to impactful campaigns.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

Reflection Days

Family Friendly Policies

Hybrid Working

Agency Discounts

Onsite gym

Birthday Day Off

Qualifications

• Ambitious individuals eager to learn about advertising.
• No prior experience needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, buying, and running digital media campaigns.
• Support creative campaigns from brief to delivery.
• Conduct competitor analysis and keyword research.

Skills

Planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Curiosity

Project management

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship qualification

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Business Suite

Job description

Company Description

At Digitas, we harness the power of connection to make positive impact everyday. We have a relentless focus on creating connections to help our clients’ businesses grow, connecting diverse people, ideas and expertise in innovative and exciting ways.

We are making positive impact with our amazing clients, through our capabilities in Consulting, Products & Platforms, Customer Engagement and Digital Media.

Part of Publicis Groupe, and a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s leading brands.

Digitas. Experience the power of connection.

Our CommitmentDigitas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Job Description

We’re hiring apprentices at Digitas! Ready to take your first step into the world of advertising? Whether you're curious about Media or passionate about Client Services, this is your chance to join one of the UK’s top digital agencies and be part of the next generation shaping the future of advertising.

At Digitas, we don’t just talk about big ideas… we make them happen. As an apprentice, you’ll learn on the job, earn a salary, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and work on real projects with real clients. No experience? No problem. Just bring your ambition, your curiosity, and your drive to get started.

Responsibilities

Media apprentice

You'll help plan, buy, and run digital media campaigns across platforms like Google, TikTok, YouTube and more. You'll support the team on everything from:

• Competitor analysis & keyword research
• Scheduling meetings, taking notes, and prepping agendas ️
• Getting hands-on with data, reporting & campaign analysis
• Learning tools like Google Ads & Meta Business Suite
• Staying ahead of media trends & tech

You’ll be part of a team that moves fast, works hard, and celebrates wins big.

Client services apprentice

You’ll help make sure creative campaigns actually happen. You’ll work alongside Project Managers to:

• Run smaller projects (yes, real ones) from brief to delivery
• Keep track of plans, budgets & schedules
• Join client meetings and help document all the big ideas
• Flag issues, track time, and keep everyone on their A-game ️
• Build real relationships with clients and our internal teams

Basically, you're the glue that holds awesome projects together.

Qualifications

The Qualification You'll Get

Alongside your role, you’ll be studying for a nationally recognised Level 3 apprenticeship qualification which is fully funded, no student debt required. This isn’t just any piece of paper, it’s a real launchpad into the advertising world.

You'll learn the core fundamentals to become a future superstar of the industry:

• How media, strategy, creativity and tech all come together
• The tools and platforms used by today’s top agencies
• The skills that make clients (and colleagues) love working with you
• The mindset to grow, adapt, and lead in a fast-paced industry

By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation, a broad skillset, and the experience to back it all up.

Additional Information

Apply Now! No CV or cover letter needed!Start dates are coming up fast, here’s how it works:

Application Process:

Stage 1 – Apply online by Friday 11th JulyOnce you apply, you’ll receive a link to complete a gamified online assessment via our partner Arctic Shores. It’s designed to show your true potential and skillset.

Stage 2 – If successful at stage 1, we’ll invite you to a telephone call with one of our recruiters.

Stage 3 – You’ll be invited to an assessment centre where you’ll meet the team, take part in group tasks, and show us your thinking in action.

Proposed Start Date: Monday 22nd September 2025

Salary: £25,250

Digitashas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

•WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.•REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.•HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones:Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.•HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.

•AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medicalcondition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out thePublicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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