Is a Marketing Apprentice Right for You?
This tends to work well if:
- You need consistent, hands-on marketing support (not just a one-off campaign)
- You can offer day-to-day guidance and feedback
- You’re happy for someone to learn while doing
- You want to build capability in-house rather than outsource everything
This is probably not right if:
- You need a senior marketer to “hit the ground running”
- You don’t have anyone available to support or manage the role
- You’re looking for short-term, project-only help
- You want instant results with zero learning curve
What Employers Worry About
“We don’t have time to manage an apprentice”
→ Don’t worry, you won’t be holding their hand 24/7; we support the training, structure, and admin.
“We’ve never used apprenticeships before”
→ That’s normal, we guide you through the setup and funding step by step.
“What if it doesn’t work out?”
→ Apprenticeships aren’t risk-free, but if they don’t work out, you let them go like a normal staff member.
“Is there loads of admin?”
→ There is some, but we handle the majority and keep it manageable.
What Success Typically Looks Like
- 0–1 months: apprentice onboarding, learning your business, supporting basic marketing tasks
- 2–4 months: confident execution, reduced pressure on your team, more consistency
- 5+ months: real ownership of activities and measurable contribution to marketing output
Marketing apprenticeships are a long-term investment, not a quick fix, but they pay off when done properly.
Testimonials
Apprenticeship programmes have transformed the hiring process for junior marketing staff for me, offering undeniable benefits such as increased productivity, cost-effectiveness, and fresh perspectives. The apprentices’ willingness to learn injects new life into the team and improves management and marketing skills. Partnering with companies like The Marketing Trainer enhances the success of apprentices, making it a game-changing strategy for businesses.
Recruiting the right marketing support felt overwhelming and time-consuming, especially in an area outside our expertise. Working with The Marketing Trainer removed that uncertainty completely. Our apprentice has since transformed our marketing — growing social media, creating campaigns that generate real client enquiries, and becoming a confident, proactive member of the team. The structured training and ongoing support have clearly strengthened both their development and the overall impact they bring to our business.
The Marketing Trainer has supported our business by offering apprenticeships in digital marketing and customer care. This has been a great way to scale our business whilst being able to offer opportunities to students who want to learn and succeed in what they are doing within our business. Mitch is an enthusiastic teacher, an excellent communicator, a consummate professional in his field, and importantly was excellent at supporting our apprentices and the businesses’ needs.
Over the course of his apprenticeship, Davide has grown into a highly reliable and strategic analyst whose work delivers real value. From streamlining key data processes to leading impactful reporting projects, his attention to detail and analytical thinking have stood out. His confidence, collaboration, and ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight have made him a genuine asset to the team.
Before our apprentice joined, our communications lacked consistency and direction. She quickly brought structure, creativity, and focus — strengthening our social media, improving messaging, and even supporting a fundraising campaign that raised over £8,500. Her confidence and professionalism have grown hugely, and she’s become an integral part of the team, bringing fresh ideas and real impact to our work.
What Does A Marketing Apprentice Cost?
- You pay the apprentice’s wage, typically between £15,600 – £20,000
- Training is often funded by the government (levy or 95%+)
- There are no recruitment or agency fees
- There is likely no Employer NI contributions required
We’ll confirm your exact costs on the call.
What’s Involved From Your Side?
- Standard day-to-day line management
- Providing real marketing tasks
- Time for regular reviews (we support these)
- Supporting off-the-job training during work hours
We guide you through this — you’re not left to figure it out alone.
Read More Over A Cuppa ☕
If you’d like a clearer picture of how it all works, our prospectus breaks down the Multi-Channel Marketer programme in plain English.
You’ll find details on how the course runs, the marketing skills apprentices develop, typical costs, and how we include the CIM Foundation Certificate as part of the programme.
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