Events & Marketing Apprentice

You will be supported to develop skills and confidence in all the areas below, and also have mentors with specialist knowledge in community investment and digital marketing.

Coordinating the Operator Fund, our annual £80k small grants programme Organising volunteering opportunities for staff. Delivering presentations and workshops to engage school children and students with engineering and renewables. Host visits and tours of our operations base and vessel to key stakeholders. Support the content creation team by drafting, editing, and proofreading marketing materials such as brochures, press releases and blog posts. Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as operations, suppliers, and event organisers, to coordinate marketing activities. Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and new opportunities for engagement and outreach within the sector. Update the company's social media platforms, ensuring consistent messaging and engagement with the online community. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using analytics tools and offer recommendations for improvement. Assist in the planning and execution of events, such as conferences, exhibitions, and community outreach programmes.

Training Outcome:

Possible progression to full-time employment or support to look for a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Set to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm once complete, the wind farm is situated over 130km from the Yorkshire coast and will produce enough renewable energy to supply electricity to six million homes in the UK annually. The wind farm, a joint venture between SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn, produced first power in October 2023. This role is with Equinor, the partner that is running the operational phase of the wind farm. Equinor is an international energy company based in Norway. Our purpose is to turn natural resources into energy for people and progress for society. Equinor’s portfolio of projects encompasses oil and gas, renewables and low-carbon solutions, with an ambition of becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050. The wind farm runs a large Community Fund to support the communities where it has built assets – South Tyneside, Redcar & Cleveland and East Riding. This will provide £25 million of support to coastal communities across the North and North East of England over its planned 35-year operational lifespan.

Working Hours :
Contracted number of hours per week: 30 hours a week plus study day. Working week: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm with 30 minutes lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Writing skills,Positive, can-do attitude,Willingness to learn,Commitment,Interest in social media