Employer guides
A practical look at how SMEs can use marketing apprenticeships to build capacity, improve consistency and develop junior talent in 2026.
Off-The-Job training, or OTJ, is probably the most misleading name in apprenticeship history. If you’re confused about it all, read this short blog and it should clear up those questions.
A practical guide to choosing an apprenticeship provider, covering what actually matters, common pitfalls, and how to avoid costly mistakes when hiring an apprentice.
Quickly estimate employer National Insurance costs based on salary and age, and see how much you could save by hiring or upskilling through a marketing apprenticeship.
This tool estimates how much time you’ll realistically need to manage a marketing apprentice and highlights whether your setup is strong, workable, or likely to cause issues.
Wondering what you should pay your marketing apprentice? Why not get a rough idea with our apprentice salary calculator?
Interested in how much your business could save by hiring a marketing apprentice as opposed to a graduate? Check out this handy calculator!
Upskilling existing staff through marketing apprenticeships builds real capability, boosts retention, and improves output—without the cost and risk of hiring, while turning current employees into confident, multi-skilled marketers.
Wondering whether your junior marketing vacancy could be filled with an apprentice? Check out this handy assessment tool to find out.
A practical breakdown of how long it takes for a marketing apprentice to become useful, what they can do at each stage, and how to speed it up.
A clear breakdown of what marketing apprentices actually do day-to-day, how their role evolves over time, and how they build real capacity within your marketing team.
A straight answer to what happens if a marketing apprentice doesn’t work out, including common issues, when to step in, and how to handle it properly without being stuck.