Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship - PPSS Group

QA Limited; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Day off for birthday

Access to a 24-hour employee referral

Free on-site parking

Job summary

PPSS Group is seeking a motivated Marketing Apprentice to support campaigns for the US education market and develop practical marketing, business development and demand generation skills. The role offers exposure to marketing and commercial activities and lies within a QA training pathway.

You will research markets, identify potential customers, support campaigns and work with sales to generate new business opportunities, while building content and coordinating with industry events.

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject; Maths and English at 3+ (D or above)
• Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of targeted marketing campaigns for US education organisations
• Assist with email marketing campaigns, webinars and digital activities
• Create engaging marketing content including case studies and presentations
• Help maintain campaign schedules and marketing calendars
• Research school districts and education providers across the United States
• Support lead generation and qualify new opportunities
• Collaborate with sales to progress opportunities through the pipeline
• Assist with customer communications and follow-up activities
• Contribute to demonstrations and customer engagements
• Gather market intelligence and feedback
• Coordinate participation in industry events and exhibitions
• Support website updates and social media activity

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Proactive learner

Multitasking

Education

GCSEs (4+ including Maths & English)

Tools

CRM familiarity

Job description

Kick-start your marketing career with PPSS Group!

Support campaigns for the US education market, build practical skills and earn a recognised qualification.

As part of the company's continued growth in the United States education market, PPSS Group is looking for a motivated and ambitious Marketing Apprentice to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical marketing, business development and demand generation skills while working towards a recognised qualification through QA.

About the role

As a Marketing Apprentice, you will support the growth of BitePRO® within the US education sector. You'll gain hands-on experience researching markets, identifying potential customers, supporting marketing campaigns and working closely with sales colleagues to generate new business opportunities. This role offers exposure to both marketing and commercial activities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys research, communication and delivering measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of targeted marketing campaigns aimed at US education organisations
• Assist with email marketing campaigns, webinars and digital marketing activities
• Create engaging marketing content including case studies, presentations and promotional materials
• Help maintain campaign schedules and marketing activity calendars
• Research school districts, education providers and specialist education organisations across the United States
• Support lead generation activities and help qualify new opportunities
• Work closely with the sales team to help progress opportunities through the pipeline
• Assist with customer communications and follow-up activities
• Support the preparation of demonstrations, presentations and customer engagement activities
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback
• Help coordinate participation in industry events and exhibitions
• Support website updates and social media activity
• Assist with content creation and wider company marketing initiatives
• Contribute to post-event communications and lead follow-up campaigns

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be able to travel independently and reliably to our Wetherby office, access to a car is essential

Desirable experience

• Interest in marketing, sales or business development
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing
• Experience of using CRM systems or marketing tools (not essential as training will be provided)
• Interest in international business and market development

Working hours

9am-5pm, with a one-hour lunch break

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

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Day off for birthday
• Access to a 24-hour employee referral programme
• Free on-site parking

Future prospects

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About the Company

PPSS Group is a specialist provider of protective equipment and safety solutions, helping organisations create safer working environments. Its BitePRO® range supports professionals working in challenging settings, including education, healthcare, specialist services and public sector environments.