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Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ national apprenticeship provider, supporting over 7,000 learners annually and working with 2,000+ businesses to deliver high-quality apprenticeships. They specialise in the Care and Education sectors, ensuring their training is industry-relevant and impactful.

At Paragon Skills, they live by their “Five E’s” values, inspiring people to succeed by delivering outstanding teaching and learning experiences to every apprentice, every time.

As a Digital Marketing Apprentice, you will play a key role in developing, executing, and analysing digital marketing campaigns across various platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management, content creation, SEO, and customer engagement while working alongside experienced marketing professionals.

A Typical Day in the Job:

• Assist in creating and implementing social media campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and YouTube.
• Support the development of digital content, including blog posts, guest blogs, press releases, and forum contributions.
• Assist in website maintenance and SEO activities to improve search engine rankings and user engagement.
• Enhance the user experience for employers and learners through effective marketing strategies.
• Respond to customer inquiries on social media and online forums in a professional manner.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activity, and marketing innovations to inform future campaigns.
• Assist in planning, delivering, and measuring content-driven marketing campaigns.
• Help define and implement segmented email and push notification campaigns.

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• Salary: £20,000 per annum
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• 20 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus a holiday purchase scheme.
• 3 Knovia Days for operational December closure + 8 public bank holidays.
• Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave for corporate conscience initiatives.
• Your birthday off to celebrate your special day.
• Access to Perk Box, offering lifestyle benefits and wellness tools.
• Recognition and long service awards to celebrate career milestones.

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic HTML knowledge (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong interest in content creation and social media.
• Passion for digital marketing and education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creative mindset with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders.

Required Grades – Maths C/5, English C/4

Your Training with Baltic:

You will be enrolled in a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Multi-Channel Marketing, providing you with formal qualifications and practical skills. You’ll also have access to one-to-one mentoring sessions with senior team members and on-the-job training that aligns with your career goals.

Next Steps:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and what you hope to gain from an apprenticeship with Paragon Skills. If your application is then successful, one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Eligibility Criteria:

You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship.