Marketing Assistant Apprentice

Jisc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in the UK is offering a Marketing Assistant Apprentice position. This role will involve creating and managing content for social media platforms, assisting with event planning for career fairs, and drafting engaging marketing campaigns aimed at students. Ideal for candidates passionate about digital marketing, it offers a Level 3 qualification and a supportive working environment that embraces creativity and inclusion. The position allows for hybrid working, combining home and office-based tasks.

Benefits

Bespoke benefits

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of email or marketing software would be beneficial.
• Some experience with content creation (video, visual, or copy) is preferable.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight for events required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage social media content on TikTok and Instagram.
• Assist in event planning for career fairs and student outreach.
• Draft emails and marketing campaigns to engage students.

Skills

Familiarity with social platforms

Interest in digital marketing

Creative mindset

Basic IT literacy

Ability to multitask

Education

Level 3 qualification (equivalent to an A-level)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital content creation tools

Job description

Jisc Apprentice Scheme 2026

Earn a qualification while gaining real‑world experience. Jisc apprenticeships put learning into action. Apply now to kickstart your career!

Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026.

Download the full details of this role as the job information will no longer be accessible once the listing expires, so we recommend saving a copy for your records. Visit our website www.jisc.ac.uk/jobs to apply and download the role.

Role: Marketing assistant apprentice

Level: Level 3

Salary: £22,000 per annum plus excellent bespoke benefits!

Working week: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: 15th September 2026 – 28th July 2028

Working style: Hybrid working – A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. Hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford. Flexibility to attend occasional in‑person events and work from our Manchester office at least a couple of times a month is essential.

Qualification you will earn: Level 3 qualification (equivalent to an A-level)

About Jisc

Jisc is the UK’s digital, data and technology agency for tertiary education, research and innovation, uniquely positioned to lead and support the sector in building a better digital future for students, communities and society.

Visit our website for more information: www.jisc.ac.uk

Why Choose a Jisc Apprenticeship?

At Jisc, we’re proud to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Our September 2026 apprenticeship programme offers a range of exciting opportunities designed to help you grow and thrive in the digital sector. Whether you're just beginning your journey or expanding on existing technical experience, we’ll provide the tools and training to help you succeed.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer First – Take ownership, communicate effectively, and focus on quality solutions that deliver on our promises.
• Never Stand Still – Look ahead, welcome new ideas, and drive continuous improvement.
• Make an Impact – Be confident, stay curious, and deliver meaningful, sustainable value for our customers.
• Always Inclusive – Collaborate openly, embrace diversity, and create space for every voice to be heard.

Your Future Team

The Student Services Team manages the careers and employability activity of Jisc including the UK’s leading careers website Prospects.ac.uk and the portfolio of career publications.

The marketing team is at the heart of Prospects’ marketing and communications activity at Jisc and manage Prospects, Hedd and Luminate brands.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Marketing apprentice (level 3) to join our Marketing team. This is an ideal stepping‑stone for someone keen to build a career in digital marketing, events, or communication.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across social media, email marketing, and events while learning how to deliver marketing campaigns that attract and retain students throughout their university journey and into employment or further study.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in digital marketing, especially social media content creation, a creative eye, and good time‑management skills.

A Day in the Life of a Marketing Assistant Apprentice

• Morning focus: You start by exploring trending TikTok formats and Instagram content, bookmarking ideas that resonate with students which you could work around – especially around career choices and balancing study with life.
• Content creation: Next, you edit short‑form video highlights from recent campus visits, adding captions and tailoring posts for different student life stages before scheduling them across platforms.
• Event coordination: Midday brings planning for the annual careers fair calendar. You research fairs in Birmingham and Leeds, request exhibitor costs, and update the events tracker to keep schedules smooth and clash‑free.
• Campaign development: In the afternoon, you draft email copy for final‑year students, spotlighting career tools and upcoming webinars to help them feel confident about their next steps.
• Wrap‑up routine: Before logging off, you clear inbox enquiries, prepare tomorrow’s worklist, and check the scheduling platform to ensure everything is set to publish as planned.
• You finish the day with a clear sense of progress – creative content ready to inspire, events taking shape, and campaigns aligned to support students at every stage.

Who We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with social platforms is key as this makes up the key responsibility of the role (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn).
• Interest in digital marketing, social media, and events is essential.
• A creative mindset and eye for detail.
• Basic IT literacy, with a keen interest in learning digital content creation tools and e‑learning authoring platforms.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet their deadlines without detriment to quality, using Microsoft Office applications for project/task/communication management.
• Basic understanding of email or marketing software would be beneficial as would some experience with content creation (video, visual, or copy).
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required for careers fairs, campus visits, and other key events.