Marketing Communications Apprentice

Employer description:

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.

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Communications Apprentice to join our dynamic Marketing Team. This is an exciting entry-level role offering hands-on 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.

Desirable skills:

• 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.

Entry requirements:

• 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.

If you hold 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.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

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.

Future prospects:

This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience and professional qualifications in marketing. Successful completion could lead to permanent roles within marketing and communications, either within the education sector or beyond, opening doors to careers in digital marketing, content creation, and brand management.

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Interested? Apply now

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.