Marketing and Events Apprentice, Spalding, Lincolnshire

About our client

Our client is at the forefront of plant research and development in the UK. Since 2018, their industry-leading experts in cultivation, extraction, and plant chemistry have been applying their knowledge alongside the latest technology and innovation to harness the transformative properties of plants. They epitomise vertical integration, possessing the capability to operate across the full value chain from their state-of-the-art facility in the UK. From breeding and genetics to large-scale cultivation, extraction, production development, and manufacturing, they demonstrate full transparency throughout.

About the job

Due to the expansion, our client is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join their team.

They are currently recruiting for a Marketing and Events Apprentice to join their growing team on-site. The ideal candidate is someone who is looking to start their career journey within a Marketing and Events role.

Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Marketing

• Manage design agency relationships
• Manage print agency relationships
• Manage signage requests (On-site & Off-site)
• Social media support
• Manage the website functionality and design (previous WordPress experience would be beneficial)
• Create and manage internal marketing material (selling sheets, brochures)

PR

• Manage and execute internal and external PR Requests (Videos, articles, interviews etc)

Events

• Book, manage and execute Trade Fairs (minimum x3 yearly)

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience working for a progressive company that promotes innovation, works in collaboration across teams and encourages personal development. You will be welcomed into a small, friendly team who will provide support as well as a positive working environment.

About you

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a self-starter who is able to work autonomously when required
• Be personable and able to engage with a variety of individuals across the organisation
• You will need to pass an enhanced DBS check
• Have achieved C/4 and above in English and maths GCSE
• Are educated to A-level or above in synergistic subjects such as English, Business, Psychology, Journalism, etc

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 extra no cost. This means that once you’re finished on the apprenticeship you’ll be awarded two distinct qualifications as opposed to one.