Apprentice Marketing and Events Assistant

The ideal candidate will be someone who will grow in their role with the potential to develop into a full Marketing Executive.

Main Duties:

Supporting the Marketing Manager across all areas including:

Be the first point-of-contact for all administrative marketing tasks Dealing with customers over the telephone in a professional manner Monitor emails and respond to customer enquiries Design & artwork of adverts and products (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Social media content and scheduling Update the company website, ensuring maintenance of all web listings, imagery, descriptions, pricing and categories. Website and social media analysis and media tracking Work to deadlines/timescales Using Microsoft Packages in particular Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint Use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Hootsuite and Wordpress Use illustrator, indesign, photoshop and video editor Review, monitor and analyse online activity and provide recommendations and insights to others Updating and tracking of the marketing pipeline Generate ideas to increase communication activity across all channels Photography and video of events, activities and products Promotion of a variety of products and campaigns - Send mail shots by post and email Research Internal and external management and distribution of printed materials Data handling including GDPR compliance checks and updates Liaise with all departments across the organisation to gather, define, collate, schedule and assign work requests Liaison with external marketing agencies, external supporters and events companies Act as a Brand Ambassador, ensuring the brand is used correctly and consistently across the entire organisation and all stakeholders Contribute to the development of marketing plans Assisting all members of the team as and when required Ensuring that the Policies of the Company are observed and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and confidentiality

As part of your contract of employment completion of the Apprenticeship Training Programme forms part of your duties as well as helping your personal and professional development; the requirements to complete the programme are as follows:

Attend and be punctual for all inductions, lessons and work-based training/support sessions. Complete all required assignments Build up your portfolio of evidence on-going Access support from your tutor, assessor and manager, when required.

Essential skills:

Interest in marketing 

Desirable:

We would prefer it if you have experience using the main social media platforms as well email and the web We would prefer it if you have experience working in an office based, retail or customer focussed environment already A or AS Level in Business / Media / English or BTEC National in Business / Marketing / IT Other Marketing / Graphic Design / IT qualification preferable Any other relevant qualification Good MS office skills Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint Digital organisational skills, including computerised file and folder organisation

Training:

Multi Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

You will contribute to the implementation of the Marketing strategy and plans and will be responsible for delivering day-to-day marketing activities across a multitude of platforms, channels and systems that are essential to the Marketing function and activities of the company

The Apprenticeship Standard will involve an End Point Assessment at the end of the programme; the independent external assessor will assess each element of the end point assessment and will then decide whether to award successful apprentices with a fail, pass, a merit or a distinction.

The end point assessment includes an assessment of all the requirements of the standard, including, competencies, knowledge and behaviours. It takes place in the final few months of the apprenticeship.

This End Point Assessment has 2 assessment methods:

Assessment method 1 - Written project report with presentation and questioning Assessment method 2 - Interview underpinned by portfolio of evidence

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship this may lead to a permanent position with the employer and further progression

Employer Description:
George's Bistro & Bar is a contemporary tapas restaurant and quirky bar with brilliant night life in Cleckheaton. Our upstairs function & events hall, Mead Hall, provides a space perfect for wedding receptions, christenings, birthday parties, and any other event you may want to host. ​ With original features mixed with modern aesthetics, and a second-story view of Cleckheaton, we guarantee your guests will leave with fond memories.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - There will be occasional out of hours required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Excellent timekeeping