Digital Marketing Apprentice – COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION

This is an exciting opportunity to work for The Community of the Resurrection undertaking varied duties. The Marketing Apprentice will work closely with the marketing team to develop their own personal skills and gain experience in many areas including PR, digital, GDPR and compliance, digital marketing and communications. We are looking for a Marketing Apprentice to join our fast paced and forward thinking team, who is dynamic and ready for a challenge. A proactive and creative thinker who works well as part of a multi-departmental team, who is not afraid to get stuck in. Your role will be varied, and you will be given a real opportunity to learn and develop various aspects of marketing knowledge throughout different channels including social, web, digital, paid, and organic. You will assist in a range of marketing tasks for the businesses that we run therefore managing your time will be essential to be successful in this role.

Reference number: VAC1000038205

Wage – £9,254.44 per annum

Duration – 18 – 21 Months

Start date – 04 July 2022 – School/College leavers may apply now

Posted – 05/04/2022

Working Week:

Monday to Friday Hours of work to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 37.0.

Apprenticeship level

Positions

What will the apprentice be doing?

The ideal candidate will be someone who will grow in their role with the potential to develop into a full Marketing Assistant.

Main Duties:

Supporting the Marketing Manager across all areas including;

Be the first point-of-contact for all administrative marketing tasks

Deal with general admin and marketing tasks

Dealing with customers over the telephone in a professional manner

Design & artwork of adverts

Social media content and scheduling

Update the company website

Any relevant tasks

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Digital Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship

Delivery is weekly classes with Kirklees College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position (subject to availability), following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship programme.

There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Skills Required:
Good MS office skills Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
Experience using the main social media platforms as well email and the web
Digital organisational skills, including computerised file and folder organisation
Good verbal and written communication skills
Enthusiasm, reliability, flexibility and self-motivation
Good attention to detail
Creative frame of mind
A genuine interest in marketing and a desire to learn and grow along with us.

Desirable
Strong administration skills
(AppleMac hardware )
Basic knowledge of the Adobe suite
Some experience and basic understanding of Woo Commerce desirable
Ability to use initiative and work under pressure
Have an excellent eye for detail and strong proofreading skills
Basic knowledge of the Adobe suite
Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths
Great work ethic
Highly motivated
Organised and methodical
Good written and verbal communication skills

Personal Qualities:
Creative and technologically savvy
Willing to learn and eager to progress with a passion for a future in marketing and communications
Organised, personable and proactive
Ability to use initiative and work under pressure
Be enthusiastic, with a flexible approach to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Should be punctual as well as having an excellent attendance record
Friendly and approachable
Commitment to undertake continued training and development
Personal organisation skills including good time keeping and workspace management

Qualifications

GCSE in Maths, English grade C or equivalent, A or AS Level in Business / Media / English or BTEC National in Business / Marketing / IT Other Marketing / Graphic Design / IT qualification preferable Any other relevant qualification

About the employer

Community of the Resurrection

Stocksbank Road, Mirfield, WF14 0BW

The Community of the Resurrection is an Anglican monastic community based in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. The Community welcomes guests for retreats, spiritual direction, study, sabbaticals, quiet days and courses. As well as welcoming thousands of guests each year to Mirfield, brothers often go elsewhere, in this country and sometimes abroad, to preach and teach, to help lead missions or retreats. Many Brothers also care for the sick and elderly and are also involved in local ministries and in areas such as interfaith relations, counselling and social care work in the locality. We also operate a B&B and host conferences, weddings, and other events throughout the year.