JOB TITLE: |
Trainee Marketing Coordinator |
| LOCATION: |
Remote |
| SALARY: |
£26,000 |
| CONTRACT: |
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer |
| WORKING HOURS: |
Full time, including 1 day a week training |
| PROGRAMME DURATION: |
13 months, followed by up to five months for End-Point Assessment |
Start your career in Marketing
Are you creative, organised and interested in developing a career in marketing?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Marketing Coordinator to join our team while completing a recognised Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience across a wide range of marketing activities, including social media, digital content, email campaigns, graphics, presentations, brand management and campaign reporting.
You do not need to have previous professional marketing experience. We are looking for someone with strong potential, a genuine interest in marketing and the confidence to use digital tools to create engaging content.
You will spend four days each week gaining practical workplace experience and receive one protected day per week for apprenticeship training, workshops, coursework, independent study and portfolio development.
Your Apprenticeship
As part of the role, you will complete the:
Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship
The programme includes:
- 13 months of structured training and workplace development.
- Up to five additional months to complete the End-Point Assessment.
- One protected training and study day each week.
- Support from an apprenticeship tutor, your line manager and experienced colleagues.
- Opportunities to apply your learning to live marketing campaigns and projects.
- The development of a professional portfolio demonstrating your marketing skills and experience.
- Regular progress reviews, coaching and feedback.
You will be expected to attend training sessions, complete coursework and assessments, maintain your portfolio and take an active role in your own professional development.
What you will be doing
Working as part of the marketing team, you will support the creation and delivery of engaging marketing activity across a range of digital and offline channels.
Your responsibilities will include:
Content and Campaigns
- Helping to create content for websites, social media, newsletters, email campaigns, events and promotional materials.
- Drafting social media posts, website copy, campaign messages and other communications.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Gathering information, images, case studies and other content from colleagues and partners.
- Helping to maintain campaign calendars, project trackers and deadlines.
- Supporting product launches, events and other promotional activity.
Images, Graphics and Digital Materials
- Creating images, graphics and visual content for digital and printed marketing materials.
- Producing digital displays, campaign materials, proposals and presentations.
- Using tools such as Canva, PowerPoint and other design or content-creation software.
- Adapting approved templates for different audiences, campaigns and communication channels.
- Helping to maintain a central library of images, logos, templates and design assets.
- Ensuring visual materials are accurate, accessible and consistent with the organisation’s brand.
Digital and Social Media
- Uploading and publishing approved content across websites, social media and other digital platforms.
- Scheduling posts and updates in line with content calendars and campaign plans.
- Adapting content so that it is suitable for different platforms and audiences.
- Checking published content for accuracy, formatting, accessibility and working links.
- Monitoring basic engagement and escalating messages or enquiries where appropriate.
Email Marketing and Data
- Supporting the creation, checking and scheduling of email campaigns and newsletters.
- Using email marketing and customer relationship management systems.
- Helping to maintain accurate marketing contact lists.
- Following organisational procedures relating to GDPR, consent and data protection.
- Reviewing basic email performance measures, including open and click-through rates.
Brand and Quality
- Learning and applying the organisation’s brand and tone-of-voice guidelines.
- Proofreading materials for spelling, grammar, accuracy and consistency.
- Checking that marketing materials meet agreed quality and accessibility standards.
- Helping colleagues locate and use approved marketing templates and resources.
- Identifying and raising potential errors or inconsistencies before content is published.
Reporting and Administration
- Collecting basic performance information from websites, social media and email platforms.
- Helping to produce campaign reports, summaries and presentations.
- Maintaining organised records of marketing activity and completed campaigns.
- Supporting general marketing administration and coordination.
- Contributing ideas during team meetings and campaign planning sessions.
What we are looking for
This is a trainee position, so previous professional marketing experience is not essential. However, you should be able to demonstrate:
- A genuine interest in marketing, communications, digital media or content creation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to write clearly and accurately for different audiences.
- Creativity and an interest in developing engaging visual content.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Confidence asking questions and seeking guidance when required.
- A commitment to completing the full apprenticeship programme, including the End-Point Assessment.
Essential IT and Digital Skills
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to demonstrate a competent level of IT skills.
In particular, you should be able to provide examples of your ability or experience in:
- Creating and editing digital images.
- Producing graphics and visual content.
- Creating digital displays and promotional materials.
- Preparing professional proposals and documents.
- Designing clear and engaging presentations.
- Using standard office applications, including presentation and document-creation software.
- Learning and using new digital platforms and systems.
Your examples do not need to come from paid employment. They may have been developed through education, volunteering, work experience, community activities, personal projects or social media content.
Experience using tools such as Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite or similar platforms would be helpful. You should clearly explain the tools you have used and the materials you have created within your application.
Applicants must also meet the eligibility and entry requirements of the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship and the appointed training provider.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- Creative, curious and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and well organised.
- Proactive and willing to take responsibility for their learning.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and using it to improve.
- Able to balance workplace responsibilities with apprenticeship study.
- Committed to producing accurate and high-quality work.
- Respectful, inclusive and professional.
- Solutions-focused and willing to learn from mistakes.
- Interested in developing a long-term career in marketing.
What you will gain
By joining us, you will receive:
- The opportunity to complete a recognised Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship.
- One protected day each week for training, study and portfolio development.
- Practical experience across digital and offline marketing channels.
- Experience creating images, graphics, digital displays, proposals and presentations.
- Training in content creation, social media, email marketing, campaigns and performance reporting.
- Coaching and support from experienced colleagues and an apprenticeship training provider.
- Opportunities to build a professional portfolio of marketing work.
- A strong foundation for progression into roles such as Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Assistant or Content Coordinator.