Marketing and Communications Apprentice

Doncaster Mind has recently gone through a period of significant growth and to enable us to create a strong foundation in which our services can flourish and grow we have created a new role as Marketing Apprentice to support our organisation and this development.

Working directly with the Business Development Manager and Coordinators of services/income generation team we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their career within marketing and communications whilst working towards achieving a recognised qualification. We are looking for a bright, ambitious individual to join our team to provide marketing and communication support using various methods to promote our broad range of activities, services, events and organisational changes and development.

The successful candidate will have good organisational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure.

No experience needed but a collaborative approach and passion and dedication to working as part of a team is essential. Your attention to detail and a logical and inquisitive mind with the ability to work on your own initiative will also allow you to be successful in this role. 

In return you will receive possible hybrid/flexible working arrangements by agreement, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with long service, pension contribution, staff wellbeing days, personal development and working in a values-based organisation.

General duties including: 

Adapting established and creative marketing and communications techniques in a charity sensitive environment and undertaking marketing and communications that have the ability to reach everyone in the Doncaster community Ensure our website is up to date and assist with its development and design Assist with planning & co-ordinating our social media presence, design content using Canva in conjunction with service leads Gather content, produce regular newsletters & distribute Design & deliver monthly awareness and profile-raising campaigns - all channels Undertake recruitment advertising Build our contact database, establishing new contacts that broaden promotion of services and support Assist with event promotion & fundraising activity Liaise regularly with our external network Undertake internal communications Design and produce printed media Assist with the ongoing promotion of our income generating activities & services Assist with the ongoing promotion of our funded support services

Training:

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  

Day release.   

You will undertake Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Standard.  

Multi-channel marketer/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.  

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed.   

You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.   

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Doncaster Mind is an independent local charity, providing high quality mental health services in Doncaster and its surrounding area. We believe that no one should have to face a mental health difficulty alone. Whether you are stressed, anxious, depressed or in a crisis, we’re here to listen and offer support. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health difficulty gets the support they need and deserve. We offer wide range of services to help support individuals as they recover from mental health difficulties. We work to raise awareness and aid personal wellbeing to help our service users progress towards recovery, social inclusion and integration, and engage in activities such as learning, volunteering or employment. All of our services and activities are informed by people with lived experience of mental health difficulties and it is their stories that inspire and drive us.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, however hours to be confirmed The apprentice will be required to work across Doncaster Mind two premises, these are both based in the Doncaster Town Centre.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience