Marketing Apprentice vacancy based in Winchester, £18,000

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing B2B events company serving the global financial services and open finance sectors. They host several high-profile conferences and exhibitions, including flagship events in London and Toronto, with a new US-based event launching in 2025. Their annual awards and thriving community initiatives reflect their commitment to driving innovation and inclusion in the industry.

Their achievements have been recognised through prestigious awards, including the title of ‘Best Conference Series’ at the 2020 and 2023 Conference Awards.

The Role

As a Marketing Apprentice, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the marketing activities that drive the success of our client’s event portfolio. Reporting to a senior team member, you will receive hands-on training and practical experience across a range of marketing functions, from campaign planning to content creation.

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to gain foundational skills in marketing within a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans for events and community initiatives, contributing to delegate engagement and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with the content team to ensure marketing aligns with strategic content objectives.
• Support the maintenance and organisation of marketing databases, ensuring data accuracy and quality.
• Help create engaging copy for email campaigns, social media, and event promotion materials while maintaining house style.
• Contribute to content creation, including graphics and videos for platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Assist in managing partnerships with industry event supporters and media outlets to extend marketing reach.
• Monitor key marketing metrics (engagement, reach, conversions) and assist in post-event reporting to inform future strategies.
• Support the creation of digital and print collateral, such as event guides, signage, and sales materials.
• Assist in maintaining accurate data tagging and storage in marketing systems like Mailchimp and CMS tools.
• Participate in events, providing on-site support with logistics, registration, and sponsor management.

Skills and Desirable Attributes

Essential Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning digital marketing tools, including email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), social media, and website management (e.g., WordPress).
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe.
• Interest in analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• An interest in financial services or technology sectors.

The Apprenticeship

This role will be part of a level three Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship provided by The Marketing Trainer. The apprenticeship covers a wide range of topics over its 15-month duration, including:

• Campaign management;
• Content creation;
• Social Media marketing;
• Digital and traditional communications;
• Brand management;
• Communication skills;
• Project Management;
• And much, much more.

All training and support will be conducted remotely via small group training cohorts and one-to-one coaching sessions that ensure you receive individualised support along the entirety of the apprenticeship.

In addition to this, the successful candidate will be enrolled on a full CIM Foundation Certificate at no cost to you. This means that once you’re finished on the apprenticeship you’ll be awarded two distinct qualifications as opposed to one.