Apprentice Marketing Assistant

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Wakefield seeks an Apprentice Marketing Assistant to join their marketing team. The ideal candidate will assist in planning events and producing promotional material, with a commitment to gaining a qualification in marketing. This position offers generous benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employer contributory pension schemes

Professional development opportunities

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of events
• Produce promotional literature
• Develop targeted campaigns for Colleges

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High levels of accuracy

Commitment to quality service

Education

GCSE grade A* C / 9 - 4 in English

GCSE grade A* C / 9 - 4 in Maths

Commitment to Level 3 or 4 qualification in marketing

Job description

Ref: 117154

Hours of work: 37 hours per week.

Location: Wakefield College, with a willingness to travel to and work from Selby College and Castleford College as required.

Salary: £24,918 to £26,435 per annum

Fixed Term: 2 years

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Marketing Assistant to join our effective team of marketing and design professionals.

We are responsible for promoting the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and our three Colleges to potential students and other key stakeholders across our districts, and beyond.

From advertising campaigns to social media, digital platforms to events - we work across the full marketing mix and are involved with a wide range of exciting projects.

The Team

We have a great team, working across all specialisms in Marketing - no two days are the same. We’re seeking an enthusiastic, high performing individual who’ll add another dimension and perspective.

The Role

As Marketing Assistant, you will support the team in the planning and implementation of events, the production of promotional literature and developing targeted data-driven campaigns to promote all of our Colleges and course types.

As an Apprentice Marketing Assistant, you should:

• Hold GCSE grade A* C / 9 - 4 in English or equivalent
• Hold GCSE grade A* C / 9 - 4 in Maths or equivalent
• Have a commitment to undertake the apprenticeship training to gain a level 3 or 4 (dependent on prior qualifications) qualification in marketing
  
  

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills
• High levels of accuracy
• A commitment to providing a quality service
  
  

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous annual leave (30 days of annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Generous, employer contributory, pension schemes
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards
  
  

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

Closing date: 31st August 2025

Interview date: 11th September 2025

PLEASE NOTE NO AGENCIES, DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)