Apprentice Digital Marketing Assistant

Bannatyne Health Club; Tees Valley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A health and fitness club in Tees Valley is seeking an Apprentice Digital Marketing Assistant. This role offers a great opportunity to gain practical experience in digital marketing while working on engaging content for social media and assisting in marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of key social media platforms. The position provides a supportive environment for professional growth and access to various perks, including free gym membership and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Complimentary lunch or breakfast

Flexible schedule

28 days annual leave

Free gym membership

Discounted Spa Treatments

Career & Personal Development training

Mental Health, Well-Being services

Staff Awards and Bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to create engaging content.
• Understanding of key social media platforms and best practices.
• Basic experience in digital marketing campaigns is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media, blogs, newsletters, and websites.
• Manage daily posting schedules across various platforms.
• Assist in executing marketing campaigns for new openings.
• Support targeted digital advertising efforts.
• Track key marketing metrics and produce reports.
• Update website content and assist with SEO tasks.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Understanding of social media platforms

Basic design skills using creative software

Attention to detail

Tools

Canva

Adobe

Job description

Apprentice Digital Marketing Assistant - Darlington

Job Title : Apprentice Digital Marketing Assistant

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Rate of Pay : 7.55 per hour

Location : Darlington

We are excited to be recruiting for an Apprentice Digital Marketing Assistant to join the Bannatyne team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in digital marketing while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will also have the opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification that directly supports and enhances your learning within the role, helping you develop the essential skills needed for a successful career in marketing.

Our Perks:

• B-fed- complimentary lunch or breakfast.
• Flexible schedule.
• 28 days annual leave increases with tenure.
• Free gym membership.
• Complimentary gym membership for another person (after 2 years service).
• Discounted Spa Treatments - 30%
• Discounted Spa Goods - 20% ELEMIS Products.
• Discounted Meals and Beverages - 50% cafe/bar.
• Career & Personal Development training.
• Mental Health, Well-Being and EAP Services.
• Length of Service Awards.
• Staff Awards and Bonuses.
• Discounted entertainment and shopping.

A typical day in the life of an Apprentice Digital Marketing Assistant:

• Assist in creating engaging content for social media, blogs, newsletters, and website updates.
• Manage daily posting schedules across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.). Help build and schedule email campaigns, including promotions, member updates, and retention programs.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns for new club openings and seasonal promotions.
• Support targeted digital advertising efforts (Meta Ads, Tiktok Ads etc.).
• Track key marketing metrics such as engagement, leads, conversions, and campaign performance.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports for the marketing team and club managers.
• Provide insights and suggestions for optimization based on data trends. Assist with updating website content, landing pages, and SEO tasks.
• Support data entry, audience segmentation, and workflow setup in CRM or marketing automation tools.

What we are looking for:

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to create clear, engaging, and platform‑appropriate content.
• Solid understanding of key social media platforms, their audiences, and best‑practice posting strategies.
• Basic design skills using tools such as Canva, Adobe, or similar creative software to support content creation.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all marketing materials and reports.

It would be desirable if you had experience inahn building, scheduling, or analysing digital marketing campaigns. It would also be advantageous if you had familiarity with website content management systems (CMS) for updating or maintaining web pages and skills in video editing or creating multimedia content for digital platforms.

Why Bannatyne?

Joining Bannatyne as a Digital Marketing Apprentice offers you the chance to gain real‑world experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll work alongside a friendly, passionate team, contributing to exciting campaigns and projects that reach thousands of members.

This role provides the perfect balance of learning and doing - you'll develop practical digital marketing skills across social media, content creation, email campaigns, and more, all while working towards a recognised qualification that enhances your career prospects.

At Bannatyne, we value growth, creativity, and collaboration, making it an ideal place to start your career and build a strong foundation for the future.