Social Media Marketing Apprentice Vacancy in Loughborough

Title: Social Media Marketing Apprentice

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 per annum

Working Arrangement: Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Mon – Fri

(Shift patter 9am-5.30pm or 10.30am to 7pm)

Apprenticeship: Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship

Qualification: Free level 3 CIM Foundation Certificate worth £600+

About the Company

Our client is a leading, evidence-based nutrition consultancy dedicated to helping people improve their health, performance, and wellbeing. Combining science-backed expertise with practical advice, they provide trusted nutrition education and consultancy services to individuals, businesses, and professionals. Their mission is to cut through nutrition myths and deliver clear, effective guidance that empowers people to make informed decisions and achieve lasting results.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring marketer to kick-start their career with a fast-growing, industry-leading organisation at the forefront of evidence-based nutrition. As a Marketing Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience across social media, email marketing, content creation, and digital campaigns while working alongside an experienced and supportive marketing team.

You'll play an active role in helping to grow brand awareness, engage online communities, and support marketing campaigns across multiple brands. From creating social media content and scheduling posts to assisting with email campaigns and analysing performance, no two days will be the same.

You'll also have the opportunity to develop valuable skills in digital marketing, content creation, and the latest AI-powered marketing tools, gaining experience with platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and email marketing software. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll receive ongoing training, mentoring, and support, giving you the confidence to develop your skills and progress your career.

If you're creative, eager to learn, organised, and passionate about digital marketing, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in a collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed and your development is a priority.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, creation and scheduling of engaging content across social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
• Help create digital marketing assets, including graphics, short-form videos and promotional materials, using design software and AI tools.
• Support the creation and optimisation of website content, landing pages and lead generation pages to improve user experience and conversions.
• Assist with the setup, monitoring and optimisation of paid digital advertising campaigns across social media and search platforms.
• Help maintain brand consistency across all marketing channels and communications.
• Support the planning, promotion and delivery of online and in-person events, webinars and educational workshops.
• Monitor campaign performance and produce reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Keep up to date with the latest digital marketing trends, social media best practices and emerging AI technologies.
• Work collaboratively with the wider marketing team to contribute ideas and support ongoing marketing projects and campaigns.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Has the right to live and work in the UK.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Educated to A-Level standard or above in synergistic subjects.
• A motivated and proactive individual who is eager to learn and build a career in marketing.
• A mature and professional approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and work effectively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently, managing tasks and priorities with minimal supervision.
• A confident communicator with a positive, enthusiastic and approachable personality.
• Creative and curious, with an eye for engaging content and innovative marketing ideas.
• An active interest in social media and digital marketing, with experience creating content or managing social media accounts being advantageous.
• Interested in emerging technologies, particularly AI tools, and excited to learn how they can be used within marketing.
• Naturally engaged with online trends, popular culture and standout brand marketing campaigns.
• Able to identify and understand what makes content engaging across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• A willingness to learn, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-paced and evolving digital environment.

About the Apprenticeship

This role is being delivered through a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship with The Marketing Trainer.

Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll receive structured training covering:

• Social media marketing
• Content creation
• Email marketing
• Marketing strategy and planning
• Data and campaign analysis
• Brand development
• Customer insight
• Marketing technologies and tools

You'll also gain a CIM Foundation Certificate in Marketing as part of the programme, helping you develop industry-recognised knowledge and practical skills.

Upon successful completion, there will be the opportunity to continue developing within the business and take greater ownership of its marketing activity.