Job Description

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.


We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.


John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing Apprentice to join the Marketing team reporting to the Senior Manager of Market Strategy & Performance. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience across all core marketing disciplines within a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation. You'll support the development and delivery of marketing strategies and campaigns that drive customer engagement, product positioning, pricing optimization, and revenue growth across global markets.



You'll work with cross-functional teams, including product management, sales, pricing, and communications, to support projects from strategy through execution


You will also be given time to work toward your Level 4 Marketing qualification with the training provider Ginger Nut Training. The learning for this apprenticeship will be via online teaching, coaching as well as training from our Marketing team at John Crane.



This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours.


John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

(not limited to)

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, and event channels. Support product marketing efforts, including competitive analysis, product positioning, and go-to-market strategy. Contribute to pricing initiatives by conducting market research and supporting pricing model updates. Create and maintain marketing collateral, such as brochures, case studies, and presentations. Collaborate with the digital marketing team on SEO, website updates, and email marketing campaigns. Use CRM and marketing automation tools to track campaign performance and customer engagement. Assist in coordinating trade shows, webinars, and customer events. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications. Participate in regular training sessions and complete coursework required for the Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship standard.

What you'll learn:

B2B marketing strategy and planning Product lifecycle marketing Pricing strategies and value-based selling Market and competitor analysis Campaign management and reporting Digital marketing (SEO, PPC, social media, email) Content development and brand communication CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) Exposure to adjacent teams

Qualifications

Hold 5 GCSE's to include grade 4 or above for Maths & English Ideally hold A-Levels, T-Level or a BTEC Excellent written and oral communication skills Great attention to detail We welcome applications from recent university graduates and career changers, providing you do not hold a degree in Marketing

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.


Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.


Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.


We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.


At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)