Job Description

Marketing & Communications Apprentice Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom (Marketing Assistant Apprenticeship L3) with Chichester College Salary: \xc2\xa322,183 p.a. 37 hours per week for 18 months Are you creative, dedicated, organised and full of great ideas? Do you have exceptional writing skills and the ability to engage audiences across print and digital? Are you looking to take your first step in a career in marketing and communications? If so, you might be just the person we\'re looking for. We have an opportunity for an apprentice to join Portsmouth City Council\'s marketing communications team as an apprentice marketing and communications assistant. Working across a range of council services, this role will assist with campaigns that help the council deliver its goals and improve the lives of people in the city. You\'ll work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Marketing during your time with us, which will include dedicated study time to help you achieve this A-Level equivalent qualification. What is the role? The post will be responsible for providing support for our busy marketing and communications team, getting involved in media monitoring, digital and social media, events and collateral creation and production, as well as providing essential administrative support. The role will undertake tasks including:

• Preparing daily media monitoring reports.
• Supporting the design, production and dispatch of marketing and communications collateral, including printed campaign materials.
• Researching, writing, and building digital content, including for web, social media and email marketing.
• Taking phone calls from a range of internal and external customers.
• Providing administrative support to the wider team, including data entry, managing calendars, identifying venues for events and other administrative support as needed.

The role may require some evening and weekend work, where time off in lieu will be offered. Information on the course As part of your apprenticeship, you would receive a spot on the Marketing Assistant Apprenticeship L3 at Chichester College. This apprenticeship is underpinned by the CIM; using the syllabus of the CIM Marketing Principles module as the knowledge element of the course. The 18-month course will start with an onsite induction at 1.30pm on 23 January 2024. You will undertake learning over 13 months to Gateway, then progress to the End Point Assessment where knowledge, skills and behaviours are showcased to the CIM, via various assessment methods over a six-month period. More information about the course can be found at Marketing Assistant Apprenticeship L3 Standard (chichester.ac.uk) Qualifications GCSE in Marth or English or equivalent - Grades 9-4 (A*-C) Essential Training and Qualification at the end of the apprenticeship

• Marketing Assistant Level 3Apprentice Standard
• On the job training provided by the employer and team members
• Full Study package available
• 18 month apprenticeship,(training period) excluding EPA

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business- Who is the Person? You must be at least 16 years of age and not in full-time education, we welcome applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed. In return we\'ll give you the support you need to kick-start your career under the management of our skilled and experienced staff, whilst earning, learning and achieving nationally recognised qualifications at the same time.

• A professional but friendly demeanour when working within the team and external customers.
• An interest in working in the communications and marketing sector.
• The ability to work well in a team and use your initiative when working alone.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise your workload and seek support when needed.
• Excellent writing skills and a creative mind-set.
• Good computer skills, including the use of social media and digital marketing.
• Good English and maths skills.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a communications environment are preferred, but not essential.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? This role will give you an insight into the opportunities available within the communications and marketing sector and will provide you with on the job work experience which will help you to take the next steps in your marketing and communications career. Things to consider You will need to bring in your passport and visa or evidence of immigration permission when you enrol so that we assess your eligibility to receive Government funding for the Apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is \xc2\xa35.28 per hour (As of the 1st April 2023).This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship Salary: From \xc2\xa322,183.00 per year Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person Reference ID: Marketing Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Expected start date: 01/01/2024