Marketing Apprentice

Marketing ApprenticeFixed Term, Full Time£12,348 per annum rising to £22,072 on the second yearLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: Closing Date: 28th November 2024 About Us: Benefits: Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options.
Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
IT equipment and home-working equipment provided.
26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to purchase extra.
Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.
Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.
Disability Confident Leader: we're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave.
Employee support networks, to ensure everyone in treated with dignity and respect.
A fully funded apprenticeship qualification delivered online over 24 months.
Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees.
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What our Apprentice's say: "My apprenticeship experience has been a really valuable way to learn life skills whilst engaging in a real work environment.
There is so much variety to the work and no day is the same.
I was initially sceptical about taking on an apprenticeship, but I feel they are the future of getting into work." "I enjoyed the challenge being an Apprentice at ECC has given me.
I never thought I could achieve what I have, it has made me so proud of myself." The Role: The Integrated Passenger Transport Unit (IPTU) is a diverse and growing team, that delivers a range of functions from home to school transport, to Travel Training, local bus and more.
This role will support the Business Development Team within the Commercial Operations arm of the IPTU.
The role will assist other marketing professionals in creating and delivering excellent marketing materials and strategies across the TravelEssex Brand.
TravelEssex is part of the enhanced partnership between Essex County Council and Bus operators across Essex.
TravelEssex also has a journey planning app and website keeping you up to date will all the latest news.
For this position you will be studying towards a Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 qualification.
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking to start a career in marketing or are seeking a development opportunity, then a marketing apprenticeship at Essex County Council is a perfect role for you!
About You: You will: Be educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience.
Be seeking the opportunity to undertake a qualification in marketing, communications or digital and social media.
Demonstrate interest and some experience in marketing/communications, specifically digital (.
social media).
Be proficient in Microsoft Office/Office 365 applications and willing to learn new systems.
Have good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Be able to demonstrate some experience of digital marketing.
Have the ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for decisions relating to own work.
Be delivery orientated and able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines with support.
Possess the ability to work as part of a growing team.
Be excited, self-motivated and proactive, ready to roll up your sleeves, learn quickly and venture out of your comfort zone.
Experience in marketing, communications, or digital and social media is advantageous as well as some knowledge of the marketing mix and good copy-writing skills.
Essential Requirements for the role: Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English (or equivalent), which is a Grade D/E or 2/3 to begin the apprenticeship.
Ability to reach a Level 2 Functional Skills in both Maths & English by the End Point Assessment (EPA), if you do not already have this.
Have the right to work and study in England.
Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date.
What will you be doing?
Assist with the delivery of the marketing and communications campaigns within the Transportation and Highways team.
Working with team on the day-to-day running of our social media accounts, social content creation, including video and images and assisting to develop relationship with other users.
Assisting the team with wider campaigns and events to develop your knowledge and skills.
Involvement in writing and proof-read regular blog and newsletter content.
Work to support the wider team with multi-channel marketing and internal and external communication, exploiting the use of digital.
Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and external agencies.
Collaborate on the creation and execution of marketing strategies and campaigns.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK and we look after a large and diverse geographical region of the country.
Essex covers over 1,420 square miles and has over 1.8 million residents in a range of coastal, rural and urban communities.
ECC has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change in the public sector and has worked hard to deliver better quality at lower cost.
We have an ambitious transformation agenda – one with the scope to reach every part of the council.
We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services to support our residents.
We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong.
We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.
Read more about us Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
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