Marketing Engagement Assistant Apprenticeship

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, marketing campaigns, website updates and stakeholder engagement. The role also includes supporting the promotion and delivery of events, helping to raise awareness of the organisation’s products, services and membership offering. This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge in marketing, communications and customer engagement within a professional environment.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

You’ll be part of the comms and marketing team working closely with departments across the business to:

Support marketing, comms, PR and events operations Increase our presences on social media, increasing followers and engagement Ensure consistent messaging and brand across all points of engagement

KEY TASKS

Creatively support the development, planning and delivery of: Marketing and comms campaigns and plans, across various platforms Content creation; social media activity, graphics, videos and written content Marketing and sales activity Promoting membership, products and services Champion social media utilisation, usage, and best practice; including supporting colleagues and managing our social networks, with a focus on LinkedIn Lead social media platform management including: Responding to comments, messages and enquiries Engaging existing and new followers and accounts Managing ad-hoc content requests from internal and external stakeholders Identifying trends, technologies and ways of working Support day-to-day management of website content and enquiries. Alongside delivering all marketing and promotional activity for our prominent events programme, you’ll be supporting the delivery of some events, including, but not limited to: Preparation and administrative support On-the-day event support and delivery Post-event engagement including social media and email follow-up

Training Outcome:
Future potential marketing roles

Employer Description:

We are the North East’s largest and most influential business membership network, supporting, connecting and representing organisations of every size and sector. Our members sit at the heart of building a thriving economy and making the region the best place to live and work. Since 1815, we have been a trusted business community, owned by and accountable to our members. We exist to deliver real value: helping businesses save costs, access practical services and trade internationally; connecting them through one of the region’s leading events and awards programmes; and representing them as the collective, multi-sector voice of North East business. Through the British Chambers of Commerce network, spanning 51 accredited UK Chambers and access to more than 75 global markets, North East businesses are well connected, well represented and heard both nationally and internationally

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Creative,Experience of marketing,Content creation experience,Social media familiarity,Multitasking skills,Eye for design and aesthetics,Ability to work flexibly