Overview Join our rapidly growing business as Marketing Undergraduate Placement focusing primarily on corporate and B2B Marketing.
The primary focus of this role is to support the apetito Corporate Marketing Team across all areas of marketing activity.
No two days will be the same and you'll get to try your hand at a wide range of Marketing activities: from analysing customers' behaviour, developing and delivering online and offline marketing campaigns, organising, managing and attending internal and national external events, to working hands-on in creative design, digital marketing, social media, advertising and more!
You'll collaborate closely with agencies and internal stakeholders to bring these initiatives to life.
This placement will help you to apply and develop your marketing skills, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference and will provide you with a strong foundation for your future in marketing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an up-and-coming marketeer to work within a supportive, experienced, passionate (and fun!)
team.
We are excited to offer two Undergraduate Marketing Placement opportunities within our talented marketing teams.
The first is a varied role within our Corporate Marketing team, giving you the chance to work across a wide range of marketing projects.
The second role is with our Care Homes Marketing team, where you'll focus on customer retention strategies and engagement initiatives.
Both roles provide a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to making a real difference at apetito.
Who we are apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods is the UK's leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.
Our meals are expertly crafted by our dietitians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.
Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK's largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.
Responsibilities Due to the fast-paced nature of the business and the role, we require someone with a talent for creativity and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
To be successful in this position you will have good organisational and communication skills, be competent in core Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word and Excel) and have excellent attention to detail - we are looking for a dedicated completer-finisher who is thorough, organised and a great communicator.
The apetito Marketing team drives a wide sweep of responsibilities so we are looking for a self-starter who shows initiative and proactivity.
The majority of the role is spent in the Trowbridge-based office supporting the wider Marketing team, with some flexibility to work from home.
About you Qualifications and Experience: Essential: Currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or similar.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong writing ability.
A proactive attitude, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
A creative thinker and idea generator.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both digitally and face-to-face.
Willingness to travel to various prospects/customers around the UK and participate in internal and external insight gathering, events and exhibitions.
Desirable: Project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite experience.
An interest in B2B/corporate marketing, FMCG and/or the food industry.
Driving licence.
Personal Qualities: Proactive: A self-starter who shows initiative in overcoming challenges.
Partnership mindset: Good communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style.
Planner: Proactive and highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
Creative: An idea generator who is comfortable sharing ideas to continually innovate.
Continuous improvement: Adaptable with a commitment to continual learning and skill development.
Resilient: Able to work at pace within a network of stakeholders to hit deadlines.
Making a real difference: Willing to go the extra mile to 'make a real difference' for our business and our customers.
Shows passion, enthusiasm, ambition and drive.
Company Benefits Competitive salary: £24,570 per annum + company benefits 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year Discretionary annual bonus scheme Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4% Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary Subsidised canteen Free parking Free turkey or voucher at Christmas apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts Our Values As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.
We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.
We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people.
We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.
Learn more about apetito's commitment to a more sustainable future.
We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.