Digital Marketing Apprentice

Nestlé; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage company is seeking a Digital Marketing Apprentice in Crawley. Over four years, you will implement marketing strategies, gain hands-on experience, and work with platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The role offers a salary of £25,125 per annum plus excellent benefits, and is ideal for tech-savvy and creative individuals eager to succeed in digital marketing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working

Potential relocation support (£2,000)

Gym facilities

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK without time-limited sponsorship.
• Should have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to start.
• Must be 18 by 1st September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Implement digital marketing strategies and manage campaigns.
• Work with innovative platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Gain hands-on experience in website management and e-commerce.

Skills

Creativity

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Maths and English Language GCSEs (grades 9-4)

104 UCAS points

Job description

Start date: 2ndSeptember2026

Scheme duration:4years

Salary:£25,125per annum + excellent benefits

Location: Crawley

What will you do?

Ifyou’retech-savvy, creative andkeento immerse yourself in a fast-paced industry, we invite you to join ourDigital Marketing Apprenticeshipscheme. Youwillhave the opportunity to work with innovative platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, while also gaining hands-on experience in website management, e-commerce, influencer-ledcampaignsand various digital media activations.

Over the course of four years,you’llimplement digital marketing strategies and collaborate with both internal and external teams to manage campaigns, all while learning from industry experts. Weareseeking natural problem solvers and team players who are enthusiastic and driven to succeed. Join us and kickstart yourdigital marketingcareer!

WhatmakesthisDigital Marketing Apprenticeshipexciting?

• Hands-onexperience:Youwilltake on responsibilities that directly contribute to impactful digital marketing initiatives at Nestlé, allowing you to see the results of your efforts firsthand.You could beactivatingan influencer campaign,driving brand awareness across social media platforms and more!

• Variety andbreadth:With roles across various aspects of digital marketing youwilldevelopa well-rounded understanding of digital strategies, social media management, contentcreationanddataanalytics.

• Mentorshipopportunities:Throughout the scheme you will gainexposure tothe extensiveexpertiseof our marketing community, enhancing your personal and professional development with support from experienced mentors.

• Networking:The rotational nature of ourschemeprovides valuable exposure to senior leaders in the marketing field, helping you cultivate a broad understanding of digital marketing. Youwillbuild a lasting, supportive network within our marketing team and beyond.

• Careergrowth:With a strong commitment to your future, we will support yourlearningand development throughout theschemeto help you shape what could be a fantasticmarketingcareer.

Whatwill you learn?

• Digitallandscape:Navigate theever-changingdigitalmarketinglandscape, where your decisions willhelp contribute toourbrandsvisibility and engagement.Youcould be working on marketing campaigns for some of the world’s most loved brands,such asKitKat, Nescafé and more.

• Creativeproblem-solving:Leveragethe skills you develop during theschemeto tackle real-time challenges in digital campaigns.Identifyopportunities and implement innovative solutions for sustainable marketing success.

• Agility andadaptability:Embrace the challenge of collaborating withdifferentteams and adapting to various digital marketing strategies as you rotate througha range ofroles.

• Stakeholderengagement:Balance the needs of various cross-functional stakeholders, enhancing your interpersonal skills and building your unique professional brand within the marketing landscape.

• Continuousindustryinsight:Gain firsthand experience of emerging trends and external factors that influencethedigital marketinglandscape, deepening your understanding of the ever-evolving businessand industry challenges.

You’ll experience student life at Manchester Met Universitywhich typically involve week-long learning blocks. You can understand more about what you will learn on your apprenticeship journey by clicking on the link below to look at the apprenticeship standard:

Digital marketer (integrated degree) / Skills England

This is the current apprenticeship programme but could be subject to change by Skills England ahead of your 2026 start date.

Our commitment to you…

We will support you every step of the way, the following are just some of our offerings to enable you to thrive with us:

• Inclusive culture, join ourvariety of employee runnetworks!

• Flexible working

• Comprehensive benefits

• Pastoral support

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Potential relocation support (£2,000)

• Gym facilities

• Prayer rooms

• Various rewards and recognition opportunities

*Availability dependent upon site

Eligibilityrequirements

• You will need to have the right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or on completion.

• You will havelived in the UK for 3 yearsprior to the start date of this apprenticeship scheme.

• You will have obtained or be predicted to obtain your:

• Maths and English Language GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A*-C if taken before 2017).Original certificates will need to be providedduring the recruitment process.

• 104UCAS pointsormore,(or 260 pointspriorto2017).

• You will need to be 18 by 1stSeptember 2026.

The recruitment journey

After you click “apply” you’ll be prompted to answer a few questions to determine your eligibility for the scheme. If you qualify, we will invite you to complete an online assessment, which you can practice here. Please do not upload a CV, instead we ask you to upload any relevant qualifications to support your application.

Once you have completed this stage, we will notify you if you are selected to attend an assessment day which will be in February, March or April 2026. It may take a little bit of time between assessment stages to get back to you; we really appreciate your patience.

Adjustments

We recognise that each candidate has unique needs, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.

We may occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so pleasedon’tdelay insubmittingyour application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, ourcustomersand our consumers.That’swhy championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity foralland we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.

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