Marketing Executive Apprentice

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a confident individual with a positive outlook and a can do attitude who are aspiring to build their experience and progress at M&G.

The applicant would ideally have an inquisitive nature and be curious. The successful applicant should feel confident to use their own initiative and work alone where required with an aspiration to want to learn and progress.

The Role
- An exciting opportunity to join the Marketing and Insight Team, you’ll be part of a fun and friendly team that works closely with each other to deliver the Marketing strategy to our customers, financial advisers and their clients._
- You will be working across the Marketing centres of excellence supporting Strategy, insights, Digital experience and Operations developing a wide set of skills to help understand how Marketing supports and drives M&G’s proposition. In the role you’ll work closely with key stakeholders and agencies to understand the fundamental of Marketing and how we deliver for our customers and advisers._

What will you be doing?

As the Marketing Executive apprentice, you will be:

- Assisting the Marketing Managers who are responsible for the production and maintenance of core marketing collateral across various formats, ensuring the consistency of materials within the overall brand guidelines
- Supporting other internal marketing projects
- Supporting the delivery of the UK Channel marketing plan in line with the overall strategy and objectives of the business
- Delivering reporting against performance indicators and budget on a regular basis to monitor effectiveness
- Creating new market communication tools with a focus on digital assets including brochures, infographics, video, podcasts and social
- Collaborating and working together with other UK Marketing colleagues, central marketing teams and key stakeholders across the business develop and deliver the material and campaigns
- Attending meetings and documenting minutes and actions
- Ensuring that all marketing activities comply with regulatory requirements

What will I need to be successful in this role?
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders with ease.
- Ability to manage processes and coordinating with different people.
- Strong customer service awareness.
- Empathy and good listening skills.
- Efficient, proactive, structured approach to work and very well organized.
- High level of accuracy and good attention to detail.
- Can effectively manage day to day work, alongside apprenticeship qualification.
- Moderate understanding of the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- A proactive team player who is confident about working with others but also independently and can promptly escalate any issue and work remotely where required.
- Logical and analytical approach coupled with intelligence, passion, and a drive to learn.
- Submit your Application Form and CV
- Complete your Online Assessment
- Complete an Online Video Interview
- Attend one of our Assessment Centre

Minimum Requirements
- Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2025
- You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
- Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
- Living in Scotland
- Pass in Five National 5s including English and Maths
- Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent

Training Provided

As a Marketing Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake the Business Administration SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses

Future Prospects

Salary

£22,900 per annum plus benefits

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and