Marketing Communications Apprentice

Merchant Taylors' School; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in England is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Communications Apprentice to support the marketing team while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship. The role involves content creation, social media management, and assisting with marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and at least 3 GCSEs. This role emphasizes hands-on experience in a dynamic educational environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

15% employer contribution to pension

Life cover and income protection

Access to leisure facilities

Free lunch when catering is open

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• Show good organisational and time management skills.
• Have familiarity with social media platforms.
• Be IT literate, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Have a creative flair and interest in content creation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging content for various platforms.
• Support management and monitoring of social media channels.
• Help with website updates and analytics tracking.
• Act as a brand ambassador with consistent marketing materials.
• Assist in advertising campaigns and data analysis.
• Capture and edit photography and videography for promotion.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Familiarity with social media platforms

IT literacy

Creative flair

Team player

Calm under pressure

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C)

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Communications Apprentice to join our dynamic Marketing Team. This is an exciting entry‑on‑hand experience across all areas of a busy marketing department. You will work under the guidance of the Marketing & Communications Manager, supporting the delivery of the School's marketing plan while completing a Level 3 Multi‑Channel Marketer Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging content for the school's website, social media, newsletters, and publications.
• Support the management and monitoring of social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Help update and optimise the school website and track analytics.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials.
• Assist with advertising campaigns and analyse performance data.
• Capture and edit photography and videography for promotional use.
• Support event organisation, including Open Days and assessment days.
• Contribute to newsletters and other communications.
• Provide administrative support, including processing invoices and tracking budgets.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Creative flair and interest in content creation.
• Photography and videography skills (desirable).
• Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva (desirable).
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to work independently.
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Motivated to work in an educational environment and maintain professional boundaries.
• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A‑C) in any subject.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above).
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject.
• You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme; in this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
• International equivalents of the above qualifications: at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

About Merchant Taylors' School

Merchant Taylors' School is a leading independent day school for boys aged 3‑18, renowned for its outstanding academic achievement and exceptional pastoral care. With over 960 pupils in the Senior School and 370 in the Prep School, we offer a stimulating environment where curiosity and enthusiasm for learning are encouraged. Our forward‑thinking approach combines an ambitious curriculum with a wide range of co‑curricular activities, ensuring students develop into confident, well‑rounded individuals ready to make their mark on the world.

Benefits

• 25 days per annum plus public holiday.
• 15% employer contribution to a defined contribution pension scheme (3% employee contribution).
• Life cover 4 x annual salary and income protection.
• Access to a cash flexible benefit in lieu of pension contribution.
• Access to a number of lifestyle benefits including Cycle to Work, ULEV cars, and retail discount vouchers via our benefit provider.
• Use of School leisure facilities, including pool, gym and fishing lakes.
• Lunch provided free of charge when the school catering department is open.
• Free parking on site, with access to electric vehicle charging (payable via app).
• Support for professional development and professional membership fees.

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