Marketing and Social Media Apprentice

Priestley College; Coalville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Priestley College in England is seeking a Marketing & Social Media Apprentice on a full-time basis. You will support marketing activities, create materials for print and digital use, and produce regular social media content while completing the apprenticeship.

The role offers a structured development path within a sixth form college environment, with generous terms and access to a broad CPD framework, and benefits including pension and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Evidence of produced quality social media content with a purpose and audience.
• Eye for detail and understanding of visual elements (layout, type and fonts).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing marketing support, producing various marketing materials for print and digital use.
• Producing regular social media content for various platforms.
• Completing a Marketing and Social Media Apprenticeship.

Skills

Social media content

Marketing support

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Priestley College- Marketing & Social Media Apprentice

Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week.(Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 16.30, Friday 8.30 to 16.00) Full Year, Permanent.

Salary: Point 5 to Point 6 on the NJC Support Staff Scale (£25,159 to £25,558 actual)

Closing date: Midday, Monday 5th October 2026

What you'll be doing

• Providing marketing support, producing various marketing materials, that will be used both in print and digitally.
• Producing regular social media content for various social media platforms.
• Completing a Marketing and Social Media Apprenticeship.

What we are looking for

• A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Evidence of having produced quality social media content with a purpose and specific audience.
• An eye for detail and understanding of visual elements (layout, type and fonts)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Full NJC terms and conditions for support staff in sixth form colleges.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority.
• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
• An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority

Safer Recruitment Statement

• Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.