Marketing Manager - Degree Apprenticeship

As a marketing apprentice, you will learn about how companies execute marketing strategies within financial services You will have the opportunity to work as part of a  friendly and collaborative team. 

In year one and two, you will work on the agency’s owned media titles (Capital Pioneer and Financial Promoter), assisting with marketing operations, events administration, media production, sales support and market research.

From year two, you will also begin to work as a part of the agency's client teams, across the marketing mix from researching themes, creating content, podcasts and studio based filming to the production of commercial content in both written and broadcast formats.

You will regularly be invited to client events and will be expected to manage your own workload. Some domestic and international travel can be expected.   

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an agency with bold ambition, in an innovative and multi-layered role designed to give you the skills and experience that will benefit you throughout your long-term career. 

Training:

The programme is perfect for outgoing individuals looking to begin a career in sales in Financial Services Marketing. It is based at our Chelmsford office for three days each week with one day each week dedicated to university lectures in London, and another earmarked for study (at home, at the office or on university campus). 

You will develop an understanding of how financial companies market their products, establish your own extensive contact book and have the opportunity to write news, features and commercial work for a host of companies.

Training Outcome:

All the way through the training, employability skills are promoted – with guest speakers from industry, business insights, graduate start-up and entrepreneur schemes.

Digital marketers lead on the creation and execution of a digital marketing strategy. They recognise and respond to business opportunities and customer requirements through a range of digital channels (such as social media, websites, email). They actively employ content marketing and campaign management principles, and financial and analytical tools, to deliver successful initiatives that meet the needs and aspirations of their organisation.

Jobs directly related to a degree in Digital Marketing include:

Digital Marketing Executive/Officer Digital Marketing Account Manager Digital and Social Media Executive Digital Marketing AnalystDigital Marketing Campaign Manager
Online and Digital Marketing Lead Online and E-commerce Marketing Specialist Social Media Specialist Content Marketing ExecutivePay Per Click Analyst Search Engine Optimisation Executive Display Advertising Executive Digital Producer Programmatic Executive

Former graduates of this programme have become commercial editors, marketing managers and internal communications specialists.

Employer Description:

Rhotic Media is a financial services marketing and events agency. The company owns two media titles - Financial Promoter and Capital Pioneer for which there are associated events.  

It also operates an agency business offering strategic support to global businesses in marketing strategy, content delivery, training, presenting and live event production.

Our clients rely on us to have a comprehensive understanding of the global economic and capital markets landscape to enable them to stand out from their competitors and achieve cut-through in their marketing. Rhotic’s team take client business objectives and translate them into strategies and assets serving an overall corporate aim. They do this through a consultative approach that stems from an ability to recognise important themes and unravel technical jargon. The agency works across three key client segments – capital markets, personal finance and financial technology. These segments span every area of finance, including accounting, banking, insurance, investment, pensions, payments, and securities services.

Working Hours :
Monday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Office based. Tuesday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Office based. Wednesday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Office based. Thursday, 09.00 until 17.30 - University. Friday, 09.00 until 17.30 - Study day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Interest in City of London