Marketing Apprentice, Chesterfield, £17,000 – £20,000

About Our Client

Our client, a leading company in the outdoor gear and equipment industry, is looking for a Marketing Apprentice to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for content creation, social media, and digital marketing to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Community Management

• Assist in managing and growing social media presence across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Support in planning, creating, and scheduling engaging content, including short-form videos, reels, and graphics.
• Engage with online communities by responding to messages, comments, and mentions.
• Monitor content performance and contribute to reporting and analysis.

Content Creation & Branding

• Help create high-quality visuals and video content using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure branding remains consistent across all marketing materials.
• Support in developing compelling blog posts, email newsletters, and website content.

Influencer & Affiliate Marketing

• Assist in identifying and reaching out to relevant influencers and brand ambassadors.
• Support the execution of influencer marketing campaigns and brand collaborations.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of influencer and affiliate partnerships.

General Marketing Support

• Help coordinate marketing campaigns in alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct competitor research and market analysis.
• Assist the marketing team with email marketing, website updates, and other promotional activities.

What They’re Looking For

• Someone who has achieved a minimum of C/4 and above in English and maths at GCSE.
• Achieved A-levels or higher in synergistic subjects such as English, Business, Humanities, etc.
• A keen interest in social media, content creation, and marketing.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (or a willingness to learn).
• Understanding of SEO, PPC, email marketing, and website management (desirable but not essential).
• A proactive and creative mindset with a passion for branding and digital marketing.
• A keen interest in outdoor activities such as hiking, adventure sports, or travel is a plus.
• Able to drive and has access to their own vehicle preferred.

Benefits

• 28 days of annual leave
• Bonus scheme after a qualifying period
• Professional development opportunities
• Free onsite parking and charging dock for electric vehicles
• Staff discounts on products

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.