Digital Marketing Apprentice in Crawley

Our client, who are a full-service digital agency based in Crawley is looking to hire an apprentice Marketing Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will be maintaining and carrying out essential marketing activities and building long-term relationships with our client's customers, servicing their digital requirements including, but not limited to, digital marketing, content writing, media management and reporting. Successful candidates will be fully trained on digital marketing practices and techniques.

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in marketing, whilst studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of digital tasks for our clients, including updating client websites, social media posting and media resizing.
• Operate as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to your accounts.
• Write engaging copy that's consistently on-brand and works across a wide range of media, including websites, social media, and blogs.
• Participate in specific marketing projects with internal departments with regular on-going meetings where required.
• Identify opportunities for new marketing collateral for our clients and the company.
• Manage the company's online presence via our websites and social media.
• Identify new opportunities to evolve client relationships.
• Assist in the production and analysis of monthly statistical reports to understand what works and what does not. This would involve working with inhouse systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Data-input to help create financial and statistical reports.
• Liaise with appropriate departments to further support client's needs.
• Research and propose new digital marketing opportunities to grow brand awareness and acquire new customers.
• Growing our brand through blog posts, content outreach and PR opportunities.
• Coordinating digital and promotional campaigns in line with the marketing calendar.
• Keep up to date with digital marketing trends.
• Use various digital channels daily, from SEO to Facebook & Google Ads.
• Working alongside other team members to gain a further understanding of Digital Marketing channels and Digital Strategy.
• Liaising with clients over the telephone, online video calls and face-to-face.
• Travel where necessary to visit clients or external projects such as photo shoots within the southeast area.
• Updating the company's CRM systems with actions and work carried out.

Requirements

• Driven, ambitious and passionate about a career in digital marketing.
• Proven work experience in a relevant client-focused role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Basic understanding of web techniques and tools.
• Understanding of social media platforms.
• Basic understanding of common digital advertising practices.
• Strong experience with MS Office applications (Essential), including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Qualifications or graduate in relevant marketing-related disciplines.
• Any experience with Adobe Photoshop would be preferred.
• At least five GCSE grades C - A* (4-9) or equivalent, including English and Maths.

Benefits

• Personalised, extensive, and ongoing training program where you will attend relevant courses and workshops to enhance your skills
• Free Breakfast, tea, and coffee
• Free fruit
• Discounted gym membership
• Onsite car parking
• Staff socials
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, with bonus holiday up to 5 additional days based on length of service
• Additional benefits upon successful completion of the probationary period includes private medical Insurance and a company pension scheme

Prospects

Potential for progression to a permanent role, or further qualification, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Job Title: Digital Marketing Apprentice

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: £17,500 - £19,000 per annum

Full time: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week

For more information about this role, please contact Frankie Denahy at Clearline Recruitment.