Job Description

Why NOCN Group?

NOCN Group is an educational charity whose core aims are to help learners reach their potential and organisations thrive. The group includes business units specialising in regulated UK and international qualifications, End Point Assessment, assured short courses, SMART job cards, assessment services, consultancy, and research.

A career at NOCN Group offers you the chance to be part of a fast-growing, international educational not-for-profit. Plus, there's lots of other great benefits which can be viewed on our website at:

NOCN Group has been named amongst the Best Medium-sized Organisations in the UK as one of Sunday Times' Best Places to Work 2024 list.

What will you be doing?

As a Marketing and Communications Apprentice, your duties and responsibilities will be (but not limited to):

Provide assistance to the wider marketing team in the effective delivery of external and internal marketing communication activities across multiple channels. Contribute to the production of marketing and communications materials such as presentations, brochures, reports, print and digital assets. Work with Marketing Communications Executives and Marketing Managers to produce content for internal and external channels such as social media, website and intranet updates and email. Support in the editing and upload of website amends through a CMS platform. Support and execute marketing team administrative duties. Attend college sessions and complete apprenticeship learning and assessment requirements.

About you...

The successful candidate will need to meet the following 'must have' criteria:

Level 2 or higher in Literacy and Numeracy. A keen interest in Marketing, Business, Media in Communications. Willingness and ability to commit to Level 3 Apprenticeship. Demonstrates a proactive approach to personal development and learning. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point and Outlook.
Other 'useful to have' criteria includes:

No prior marketing experience required, but part time work experience, volunteering, school/project work or personal initiatives (social media account or blog) would be advantageous. Experience of working in a team or customer facing environment. Basic understanding of Marketing principles and Digital platforms (social media, websites). Working knowledge of Adobe Suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Premier Pro and Canva. An understanding of CRM. Awareness of marketing trends and technologies.
At NOCN Group, everyone is welcome - we want people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for our roles. If you meet the majority of the role requirements but see some room for development, don't worry - if you're excited about the role, we'd still love for you to apply.

We offer extensive development opportunities for all colleagues. Whether it's apprenticeships, short courses, management programmes or something else, we'll support you succeed.

We also offer market leading benefits such as a 35 hour working week, hybrid working and flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work life balance.

How to Apply?

As a proud member of both Disability Confident and Inclusive Employers standard, we celebrate and recognise the benefits of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

If this sounds like the job for you, please send your completed

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, CV and a covering letter

, explaining why you are the best fit for the role, to:

recruitment[at]nocn[dot]org[dot]uk

Please specify the role that you are applying for in the subject header of the email.

The full /Person Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be downloaded from our website: https://www[dot]nocn[dot]org[dot]uk/about/careers/nocn-group-vacancies/marketing-and-communications-apprentice-level-3/

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 22,223.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have Level 2 or higher in Literacy and Numeracy? Do you have willingness and ability to commit to Level 3 Apprenticeship?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Sheffield S1 2BJ (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S1 2BJ

Application deadline: 04/07/2025