Marketing & Communications Apprentice

Hull Business Training Centre; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s College in Hull, HU6, is offering a Marketing & Communications Apprentice role. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across marketing and communications activities, helping tell the stories of our schools, students and staff.

You’ll create content for social media and websites, assist with internal events, photography and video, and support external campaigns. A curiosity‑driven attitude and willingness to learn are key, with GCSEs including English and Maths and strong Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English & Maths at Level 5 or above.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and the ability and enthusiasm to learn new creative software.
• Genuine creative flair and an interest in copywriting and content creation.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills, including storing content securely and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence to share and present your own ideas and recommendations.
• Positive approach to teamwork and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and strong work ethic.
• Self-motivation, curiosity and an open mind.
• Willingness to learn, experiment and explore new ways of achieving goals.
• Flexibility to work independently within a growing multi‑academy Trust.

Responsibilities

• Creating engaging content for social media, school websites, internal communications and displays.
• Building positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues across the Trust, including Business Support teams, SLTs, Heads of School and Pastoral Leaders.
• Supporting the creation and delivery of internal communications.
• Supporting internal events and generating engaging content, including photographs, testimonials, news stories and other materials.
• Capturing basic photography, video and audio content.
• Proofreading newsletters, website news stories and other communications.
• Learning how stand‑alone communications and engagement projects are planned and delivered.
• Supporting external marketing campaigns when required.
• Carrying out quality assurance checks across the Trust’s social media platforms.
• Researching and supporting best‑value purchasing of marketing assets and resources.

Skills

MS Office

Copywriting

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths at Level 5 or above

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Marketing & Communications Apprentice

Are you creative, curious, and full of ideas? Do you enjoy creating content, telling stories, and finding new ways to engage people? St Mary’s College is looking for a Marketing & Communications Apprentice to join their team!

As part of St Cuthbert’s RC Academy Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a real difference across a Trust of 15 schools, working alongside experienced colleagues in marketing, communications, and business support.

Key Responsibilities

As the Marketing & Communications Apprentice, you’ll play an important role in helping them tell the stories of their schools, students, staff and wider Trust community.

You’ll gain practical experience across a wide range of marketing and communications activities, including:

• Creating engaging content for social media, school websites, internal communications and displays.
• Building positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues across the Trust, including Business Support teams, Senior Leadership Teams, Heads of School and Pastoral Leaders.
• Supporting the creation and delivery of internal communications.
• Supporting internal events and generating engaging content, including photographs, testimonials, news stories and other materials.
• Capturing basic photography, video and audio content.
• Proofreading newsletters, website news stories and other communications.
• Learning how stand‑alone communications and engagement projects are planned and delivered, including event promotion, awareness‑raising campaigns and event displays.
• Supporting external marketing campaigns when required.
• Carrying out quality assurance checks across the Trust’s social media platforms.
• Researching and supporting best‑value purchasing of marketing assets and resources.

Skills & Knowledge

St Mary's College is looking for someone enthusiastic, creative and keen to learn. You don’t need to know everything already; what matters most is your attitude, curiosity and willingness to develop.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Level 5 or above.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and the ability and enthusiasm to learn new creative software packages.
• A genuine creative flair and an interest in copywriting and content creation.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to store and label content securely and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence to share and present your own ideas and recommendations.
• A positive approach to teamwork and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and strong work ethic.
• Self‑motivation, curiosity and an open mind.
• A willingness to learn, experiment and explore new ways of achieving goals.
• The flexibility to work independently while adapting to change within a growing multi‑academy Trust.

Key Info

Employer: St Mary's College

Location: Hull, HU6

Wage: £8.00 per hour

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Job Category: Digital Marketing

About the Employer

At St Mary's, their ambition is simple: to help everyone Encounter – Flourish – Learn & Grow. They have an excellent track record of developing apprentices, supporting them to build exceptional skills and progress into exciting opportunities, either within the Trust or in the wider world. You’ll learn from experienced professionals, gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of marketing and communications activities, and develop skills that will stay with you throughout your career. You’ll also become part of a Trust that genuinely invests in its people, with opportunities to learn and grow across our 15 schools and central Trust team.

Whether your ambition is to pursue a career in marketing, communications, digital content, media or another creative field, St Mary's College will give you the experience, encouragement and opportunities to help you take your next step.