Marketing Apprentice

QA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Professional development

On-site parking

Job summary

QA is offering a Marketing Apprenticeship in Newcastle upon Tyne to support marketing for SPARK EPoS and SPARK Robotics. You will learn to plan campaigns, create content, research audiences and measure results with guidance from experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities include drafting posts, copy, graphics and videos, publishing content, and assisting with events and reporting. An entry-level programme with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (4+ in any subjects) are required.
• Maths and English GCSEs (3+ or equivalent) required.
• No existing higher-level qualification in a similar subject.

Responsibilities

• Help plan marketing campaigns and maintain a content calendar.
• Research customers, competitors and trends for messaging ideas.
• Draft and proofread social posts, website copy, emails, brochures.
• Create simple graphics, photos and short videos for demos.
• Publish content across channels and keep branding accurate.
• Assist with audience segmentation and keep records in systems.
• Support exhibitions and events and follow up enquiries.

Skills

Marketing interest

Written English

Creativity

Digital basics

Organisation

Education

GCSEs 4+

Maths & English GCSEs 3+

Job description

SPARK EPoS provide electronic point of sale, robotics and AI-enabled solutions for hospitality and service-sector customers. Their robotics team deploys and supports cleaning and service robots, helping businesses use automation in their daily operations.

About the role:

Support marketing for SPARK EPoS and SPARK Robotics, helping customers understand how our products work and where they add value. Learn to plan campaigns, create content, research audiences and measure results with guidance from experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Help plan marketing campaigns and maintain a content calendar linked to agreed audiences, objectives and deadlines

• Research customers, competitors and industry trends, and use findings to suggest relevant messages and campaign ideas

• Draft and proofread social posts, website copy, email content, product information, brochures and case studies

• Create simple graphics, photographs and short videos, including supervised demonstrations of robotics and EPoS products

• Help publish approved content across website, social media, email and relevant offline channels, keeping branding and product details accurate

• Support audience segmentation and maintain accurate campaign and contact records in company systems, following privacy and consent procedures

• Assist with exhibitions, demonstrations and events, coordinating materials and recording enquiries for follow-up by the relevant team

• Help coordinate campaign tasks, suppliers and approved costs; track deadlines and spend without committing expenditure independently

• Monitor engagement, website activity and enquiries; help test content, compile reports and recommend improvements

• Take responsibility for a supervised campaign project as skills develop, collaborating with sales, product and support colleagues

Desirable skills:

• An interest in marketing, technology, robotics and how businesses communicate with customers

• Clear written English, attention to detail and a willingness to proofread and check facts

• Creativity and an interest in graphics, photography, video or social media content

• Basic digital and spreadsheet skills, and a willingness to learn new marketing tools

• Good organisation, teamwork and a positive response to feedback and deadlines

Entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)

• The learner must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject

Working hours:

40 hours per week, 8.30am - 5pm

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Professional development and funded training

• On-site parking

Future prospects:

Successful completion may lead to a Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive or Digital Marketing role, subject to performance and business requirements.

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.