Marketing Apprentice

Job Title: Marketing Apprentice

Hours: 30 hours per week Monday - Friday: 09:30 - 16:30

(Flexibility around schedule and ability to work weekend and evening events - toil will be even)

Salary: £11,778.00 per annum https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Start Date: Monday 10 March 2025

Duration: 2 years with a 6-month probation period and performance reviews.

Applications by: Tuesday 11 February at 23:59

Training course Multi-channel marketer (level 3)

About us:

Falcon Support Services is a charity providing supported accommodation and community projects to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or vulnerable across Leicestershire.

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive apprentice who demonstrates a real passion for marketing and making tangible contributions to increase the charity’s profile and brand. You will be a good communicator, making significant contributions to our external and internal communications while supporting Fundraising efforts

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategy and planning: Work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager and the Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to support the implementation of the region-wide Fundraising and Communications Strategy.

• Devise, implement and evaluate an annual Marketing Plan, as part of the Communications strategy in conjunction with the team.

• Plan and deliver effective and appropriate med content.

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising, campaigns.

General:

• To develop team spirit and cooperative working across all teams, internal and external.

• To undertake any such additional duties that are reasonably commensurate with the level of this post.

• Perform administrative tasks related to communications and event planning, such as maintaining records tracking metrics, and preparing reports. Ensure efficient organisation documentation of communications and event related activities.

• To undertake/attend any training and/or meetings as required by the job role.

• To promote a positive image of the Falcon Support Services and the service, working as part of an integrated team.

• Ensure all aspects of the Group Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety policies are implemented effectively

• Every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with the Financial Regulations of the charity.

• Due to the nature of work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and wi therefore requires you to disclose all criminal convictions and comply with a Criminal Records Bureau check.

• To develop Falcon Support Services commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

• All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omission

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the jobholder.

Communications:

• Devise and implement a communications plan to promote fundraising initiatives in the region, working with the Fundraising and Communications Manager.

• Working with the Fundraising and Communications Manager, follow up on potential PR opportunities.

• Provide content for Falcon Support Services communications channels, e.g. newsletters, e-newsletters and social media.

• Contribute to the creation of fundraising materials and resources for use as required.

• Work with supporters to raise awareness of Falcon Support Services and the cause of homelessness.

• Take part in in-person and virtual networking meetings.

Where you will work

• 53-55 Queens Road, Loughborough. LE11 1HA

Training

• An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

• LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

• Multi-channel marketer (level 3) Equal to A level

Your training plan

Delivery Method:

• The apprenticeship is primarily based in the workplace.

• Within the first 18 months, additional training is delivered at Loughborough College on Tuesday evenings, 17:00 - 20:30

• Portfolio Workshop in college (Daytime) with Trainer Assessor(Dates to be provided on enrolment)

Requirements

Essential

• qualifications GCSE in:

• English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative Initiative
• Non-judgemental

Other requirements

Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

Preferred

• A clean Full UK driving licence including access to car with business use insurance.

Company benefits

• Hybrid working opportunity.

• Fulltime employment after apprenticeship ends

Ask a question:

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Sophia Cleaver

Loughborough

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297548

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Applications are required by Tuesday 11 February at 23:59