Apprentice Marketing Assistant, Darwen, Blackburn, up to £22,000

About the Client

Our client is a leading UK-based manufacturer and wholesaler of high-quality e-liquids and vaping hardware. Operating from an ISO-accredited production facility in Lancashire, they develop and distribute their own brands, offer OEM manufacturing services, and sell through a combination of trade platforms and a national retail chain.

Role Overview

Our client is looking to support the growth of their internal marketing function by welcoming a motivated and curious Marketing Apprentice into the team. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced and innovative business, working alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience across a variety of marketing channels and tasks.

This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their marketing career who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and make a meaningful contribution while working towards a Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship qualification with The Marketing Trainer.

Key Responsibilities (with support and training):

• Assist the Head of Marketing and wider team with day-to-day tasks and project support
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of UK and international exhibitions
• Support content creation activities, including drafting and proofreading copy for various campaigns
• Help gather and summarise market research to inform marketing strategies
• Assist in the development of sales and promotional materials for the commercial team
• Contribute to planning and scheduling advertising activity across digital and print media
• Provide support in the creation, ordering, and stock tracking of branded merchandise and POS materials

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) and achieved at least a grade 4/C in GCSE English and maths
• Interest in marketing, branding, and digital communication
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Teams
• Willing to take initiative, ask questions, and work collaboratively
• Enthusiastic, organised, and open to feedback and learning
• Any previous experience (e.g. coursework, part-time work, or personal projects) involving marketing, design, or communication is a bonus but not essential

What’s they Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 22 days holiday rising with service
• Health cash back plan (Westfield Health)
• Retail discounts
• Discounts on our products
• Access to our onsite gym

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 extra cost. This means that once you’re finished on the apprenticeship you’ll be awarded two distinct qualifications as opposed to one.