Communications and Marketing Apprentice

East Suffolk Council; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Woodbridge is offering a Communications and Marketing Apprenticeship. This role supports the delivery of marketing campaigns, improves brand awareness, and engages with the community. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a minimum of 4 GCSEs. This apprenticeship offers valuable hands-on experience and a chance to contribute to local services.

Benefits

Top-tier health and wellbeing package

Competitive pension scheme

Access to mental health resources

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• No previous marketing or customer services experience is required.
• Full training will be provided with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of creative marketing campaigns.
• Assist in planning, creating, and evaluating marketing activities.
• Develop skills in writing copy and managing social media.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

4 GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4-9 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

East Suffolk Services Limited, Address: Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET. Salary: Year 1 - £16,341.10 per annum; Year 2 - £23,557 per annum. Hours: 37 hours per week. Contract: Apprenticeship, 21-month training contract, required to start as soon as possible.

At East Suffolk Services, we deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. We are a new, growing organisation with energy, ambition, and purpose. This is a role to help shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on daily.

A unique opportunity has arisen for a passionate individual to join East Suffolk Services Limited as a Communications and Marketing Apprentice.

This is more than just a job; it is a chance to support and give back to your local community.

Your role

You will help support the delivery of creative, engaging campaigns across digital, print, and face-to-face channels. You will learn how to plan, create, and evaluate marketing activities that promote our services, improve brand awareness, and engage our diverse audiences, from local businesses to residents. You will develop skills in writing impactful copy, supporting our social media output and public relations activities, and contributing to the delivery of internal communication programmes.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship, supported by our friendly and experienced team.

What you will need

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills and a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4-9 (or equivalent). No previous marketing or customer services experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Why join us

At East Suffolk Services, we value our employees. We recognise that talent, development, and retention are key to our success, and we strive to make East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

Benefits

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance.
• A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.
• Access to support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and bereavement counselling.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, including the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship.
• Exclusive discounts on tech, holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Becky Nottingham, Senior Communications Business Partner, by emailing [e-mail].

If you think you could bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the company, we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: 12 October 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 20 October 2025.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word). Your statement should indicate how you meet each criterion in the Person Specification. Other formats will not be accepted.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. CVs are not accepted.

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