Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice – Education Sector

Title: Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice – Education Sector

Location: Rothwell, Northamptonshire

Salary: £21,450 per annum (Year 1), increasing to £24,979.50 per annum (Year 2, pro rata)

Hours: Full-time, with some flexibility in working hours

Start Date: January 2027 (TBC). Interviews conducted in Nov 2026.

Apprenticeship: Multi-Channel Marketer level 3

Qualification: Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship + CIM Foundation Certificate

Programme Duration: Approximately 16 months, including End-Point Assessment

About Our Client

We're recruiting on behalf of an established secondary school in the Rothwell area that is looking to welcome a motivated and creative individual to its marketing team.

Our client is committed to providing a positive learning environment for young people while building strong relationships with parents, prospective students and the wider community.

With a busy calendar of activities, events and achievements to celebrate, the school offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in marketing while gaining practical, hands-on experience.

You'll join a supportive working environment where you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop new skills and take ownership of a variety of marketing activities.

About the Role

As a Marketing Apprentice, you'll work alongside an experienced Marketing Manager to support the school's marketing and communications activities.

This is a varied and creative position where no two days will be quite the same. You'll help develop engaging content, manage digital communications, promote events and showcase the achievements of students and staff.

You'll gain practical experience across multiple areas of marketing, including:

Content Creation & Communications

·        Create engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters and printed marketing materials.

·        Capture photographs and videos highlighting school activities, events and achievements.

·        Write and edit news articles, promotional materials and other communications.

·        Help develop creative content that celebrates student success and promotes school initiatives.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

·        Support the day-to-day management of the school's social media channels.

·        Assist with updating and maintaining the school website.

·        Create engaging digital content that reflects the school's identity and values.

·        Monitor engagement and performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

Events & Campaigns

·        Support marketing campaigns promoting school events, open evenings and other activities.

·        Attend and capture content from events, trips and activities where appropriate.

·        Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for promotional content.

·        Help evaluate campaign performance and suggest improvements.

Marketing & Community Engagement

·        Assist with campaigns designed to attract prospective students and engage parents.

·        Work collaboratively with staff and students to develop new content ideas.

·        Help maintain consistent branding across digital and printed communications.

·        Support the wider marketing strategy and contribute ideas to improve visibility and engagement.

Benefits & Opportunities

Alongside your salary, our client offers a range of employee benefits, including:

·        A workplace pension scheme.

·        Health and wellbeing support.

·        Access to employee assistance and counselling services.

·        Additional leave benefits.

·        Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

About You

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

·        GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications).

·        Educated to A-Level standard or higher, or hold equivalent Level 3 qualifications.

·        Have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative and genuinely interested in developing a career in marketing.

You don't need previous marketing experience. This is an apprenticeship, so you'll receive comprehensive training and support throughout the programme.

Ideally, you'll demonstrate:

1. Creativity: An interest in content creation, social media, photography, video or digital communications.
2. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.
3. Organisation: The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
4. Initiative: A willingness to contribute ideas, solve problems and take responsibility for your work.
5. Teamwork: Confidence working with different colleagues and building positive professional relationships.
6. Digital Confidence: An interest in learning how to use social media platforms, design software and other marketing tools.
7. Professionalism: A reliable, approachable attitude and an understanding of the importance of working responsibly in a school environment.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is keen to learn, willing to get involved and excited by the opportunity to develop their marketing skills.

Safeguarding: As this position involves working within a school environment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and adhere to relevant safeguarding, data protection and professional conduct policies.

About the Apprenticeship

As part of this position, you'll complete a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship with The Marketing Trainer, a specialist marketing apprenticeship training provider.

This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful career in marketing.

Your training will cover areas such as:

• Marketing principles, strategy and campaign planning.
• Social media and digital marketing.
• Content creation and marketing communications.
• Understanding target audiences and customer behaviour.
• Market research and competitor analysis.
• Campaign performance, analytics and reporting.
• Using digital technologies and marketing tools effectively.

Training is delivered remotely through a combination of live interactive workshops, one-to-one coaching and online learning, alongside practical experience gained in your role.

You'll also have the opportunity to achieve the CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing, an additional industry-recognised qualification included at no extra cost.

The apprenticeship typically lasts approximately 16 months, including the final assessment period.