Social Media and Marketing Apprentice

Day to day role responsibilities will include:

Assist in the creation of new content across the home’s social media platforms and support the monitoring and responding to comments in line with the home’s policies and procedures Research and plan a yearly social media schedule to ensure key events, such as Volunteers Week and Adopt a Shelter Animal Day, are recognised and promoted Work alongside the Animal Welfare Staff to safely film and produce TikTok/social media videos with the animals, staying up to date with current social media trends Engage with Retail Manager and shops to create posts which support the marketing and promotion of Danaher Charity shops and their products Engage professionally and proactively with customers and followers across social media platforms Contribute to the creation of posters and visual media to promote the home and its work Attend events at the home to capture and share content for social media and marketing purposes Undertake sector specific research around social media trends and activities to bring forward new ideas and develop our social media offer Provide support to the Social Media and Marketing Manager with the administration of the Corporate Sponsorship Programme and similar as required Update the ‘Success Stories’ and ‘News and Events’ sections of the website with relevant information Undertake any other duties as directed by the Social Media and Marketing Manager

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard All delivered within the workplace via online training and at Colchester Institute Campus every other week

Training Outcome:
After this apprenticeship, there are a variety of career paths an applicant could pursue Potential roles include Social Media Coordinator, Content Creator, Digital Marketing Assistant, or Marketing Assistant/Manager. In the longer term, there may also be opportunities within our company in social media or marketing, allowing individuals to further develop and apply the skills they have gained during the apprenticeship. There is no guarantee of future employment

Employer Description:
Danaher is an independent registered animal rescue charity based in Wethersfield, Essex. Each year we rehome hundreds of lost, abandoned or ill-treated dogs, cats, and small animals. Whilst affiliated with the RSPCA, we are an entirely self-funding charity which could not exist without our generous supporters and volunteers, and rely heavily on fundraising, marketing and our social media coverage.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm with 2 x 30 minute breaks or 1 x1 hour lunch break.

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