Job Description

Marketing and Communications Apprentice

The Opportunity

Our client is recruiting for an

Marketing and Communication Apprentice

to join their team in

Dorset.

The

Level 3 Content Creator

apprenticeship programme that we are offering

,

will allow you to kick-start your career in an industry that is constantly evolving, dynamic and transformational.

The steps you take will provide you with valuable first-hand experience, knowledge, skills and qualification to help really drive your career forward. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way!

The Position

Job Title:

Marketing and Communications Apprentice

Apprenticeship Course:

Level 3 Content Creator

Apprenticeship Duration:

12-15 months + EPA

Location:

Poole, Dorset

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm (Office based) with 1-hour unpaid lunch break

Salary:

16,000 to 18,000

Role Opportunity:

This apprenticeship offers the chance to begin a career in an industry that is constantly evolving, dynamic, and transformational. You will gain valuable first-hand experience, knowledge, skills, and a qualification to help drive your career forward, with guidance and support every step of the way. You will be part of the marketing team while also collaborating with a wide range of colleagues across the company, giving you exposure to different functions and perspectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Audience & Market Research

Support the Marketing & Sustainability Lead by carrying out basic competitor research (e.g. monitoring LinkedIn posts, website updates, PR releases) and share any relevant insights with the sales and marketing team

Collect and summarise industry news articles or reports for review.

Help maintain sector research folders for automotive, hospitality, and enterprise.

2. Content & Messaging Strategy

Draft first versions of blogs, social posts, and customer communications (the Marketing & Sustainability Lead to edit and finalise).

Assist in creating simple graphics/infographics using Canva or similar tools - ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.

Support the gathering of content (customer testimonials, team updates, event photos) for use in campaigns.

3. Outbound & Inbound Campaigns

Prepare email templates or campaign drafts in HubSpot (the Marketing & Sustainability Lead to finalise and send).

Schedule LinkedIn posts under guidance.

Monitor comments and engagement, flagging anything notable.

4. Tools, Data & CRM Management

Assist in cleaning and updating CRM records (names, job titles, emails).

Help with list preparation for campaigns (checking for duplicates, formatting, tagging).

Update campaign dashboards with engagement stats. Support UTM tagging and simple campaign tracking.
Learn to use HubSpot and other marketing tools at a basic level.

5. Brand Awareness Activities

Schedule and publish posts on LinkedIn according to the marketing calendar.

Draft simple PR or news updates for review.

Support the logistics of webinars and events (invites, follow-up comms, gathering attendee lists).

7. Collaboration with Sales & Teams

Collect case study material by interviewing colleagues or drafting questionnaires.

8. Events & Partnerships

Provide admin and creative support for trade shows (design tweaks, social posts, photography).

Help collate and organise materials from vendors and partners.

9. Budget & Reporting (support only)

Maintain a simple spreadsheet of costs incurred vs budgeted (final ownership sits with the Marketing & Sustainability Lead).

Gather data for ROI reporting (e.g. exporting HubSpot campaign statistics or similar tools).

Assist the Marketing & Sustainability Lead by tracking invoices and expenses related to campaigns and events.

Qualifications and experience required for this role:

Attention to detail, creativity, and strong organisational skills

An interest in digital marketing and communications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to monitor industry news and trends

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge

Interest or experience in digital marketing, social media, content creation, or events

Ability to update and maintain content using CMS platforms

Strong writing and research abilities

A proactive, collaborative, and professional approach

Motivated, outgoing, and adaptable with a positive attitude

Ability to work effectively across teams and levels of the business

Knowledge of hosted telephony and cloud communications

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals must have a valid and eligible residency status to apply for this role.

About ITP

We help employers develop their best talent and inspire the next generation through apprenticeships, mentoring and training, we're plugging the UK's digital skills gap to provide a workforce for the future.

If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch! Once we receive your application, one of our team will be in touch to help you with the next stage.

The ITP are working on behalf of a third party to advertise their vacancy. By submitting your CV, you agree to be contacted by The ITP and your information to be passed on to a third party.

Safeguarding and Values Commitment

The ITP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

At the ITP, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We expect every team member to:

Uphold and champion our values, code of conduct, and safeguarding principles. Take personal responsibility for understanding and adhering to all safeguarding procedures and policies. Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing through a proactive "do no harm" approach. Recognise and act on their responsibility in supporting, strengthening, and enforcing safeguarding practices across all areas of work. Understand and meet any role-specific safeguarding duties -- including, in this position, actively identifying and reporting concerns, engaging in relevant training, and modelling safe and inclusive behaviours in all apprentice interactions.
At the ITP, our company culture is important to us, and all employees and consultants are expected to operate in line with our values:

We change lives - We strive to make a difference for our apprentices, clients, members, ourselves, and our team on a daily basis. We push for diversity and inclusion in our industry by challenging perceptions. We embrace individuality. We believe that everyone is equally important.

We are genuine and honest - We breed trust amongst clients, apprentices, members, and the team. We take responsibility for our words, actions, and results. We are human. We encourage one another through honesty and transparency.

We are innovative and unique - We are empowered by innovation. We strive to make the impossible, possible. We are proud to be the only organisation of our kind, of who we are and how we got here.

We are Personable - We remind ourselves what it's like to be in others shoes. We have authentic conversations; we are real and so are our relationships.

We are stronger united - We share our knowledge and experiences. We celebrate one another on our achievements. We value and encourage one another because we win or lose as a team.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 16,000.00-18,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person