Description Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship) Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 24 months Hours: Full-time, 37 hours Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus Didcot, OX11 0QX Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd February 2026 Interview Date: Feb 2026 / Mar 2026 Start Date: September 2026 Join the Marketing and Events team within the Business and Innovation Directorate (BID) at STFC, where we work to promote STFC’s opportunities and activities to businesses of all sizes. As a Level 3 Marketing and Events Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting campaigns and events that drive innovation, business growth, start-up development, and campus activities. This hands-on role offers an outstanding opportunity to learn and develop skills in marketing, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement, all within a dynamic scientific and technological environment. About an Apprenticeship at STFC We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to develop their skills through formal training and hands-on experience. As an apprentice, you’ll gain real-world experience, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in a dynamic, supportive environment. You’ll be fully supported throughout the programme with regular check-ins from a dedicated Apprenticeship Coordinator, structured training, practical experience, and mentorship from industry professionals. Plus, you’ll have access to workshops, a peer network, and career development support, helping you feel confident and prepared for new challenges. Why join the Marketing and Events team at STFC? Joining the Marketing and Events team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative, and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will contribute to campaigns and events that showcase the work of STFC, engage with diverse audiences, and help to drive real impact. The BID Marketing and Events team is a collaborative and supportive group, with a friendly team environment, making it a great place to develop your career. Qualifications gained Level 3 Multi-channel marketer Multi-channel marketer / Skills England What you’ll learn: Offer exposure to a wide array of marketing practices and channels. Provide access to top-notch, relevant training tailored to the multi-channel marketing landscape. Enable you to earn a range of qualifications specific to multi-channel marketing. Allow you to learn and earn simultaneously, applying your knowledge directly in the workplace. Provide a unique blend of practical apprenticeship experience with advanced digital marketing knowledge. Develop, understand, and apply marketing briefs and event plans to ensure alignment with business objectives and brand consistency. Training provider Digital Marketing Apprenticeships | Estio As part of your apprenticeship training will be delivered through a mixture of online and workplace teaching. What You’ll Be Doing – Day-to-day responsibilities Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing events that support BID’s activities. Help build marketing materials for events, newsletters, and social media that highlight BID’s activities. Support the promotion of STFC’s innovation and business support initiatives across different channels, including websites and social media. Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and event execution. Assist in monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing insights for continuous improvement. Provide general support to the marketing and events team, contributing to overall team goals. Entry Requirements The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). We are looking for the following: Essential GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) (S) An awareness of basic health and safety (I) Enthusiastic and motivated to learn, both in the workplace and through formal training (S&I) A basic understanding of marketing and event promotion, including the use of social media platforms (S&I). Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders (S&I). Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail (I). A proactive attitude and willingness to give ideas and solutions (I). A team player (I) Desirable Experience of using Microsoft Office; including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (S&I) Curiosity about and passion for science (I) Curiosity about or experience with business development, start-ups, or innovation activities (I). Experience working on events or marketing projects in a team setting (S&I). Important Information To complete the apprenticeship, you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or AC in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English. For those sitting their GSCEs in Summer 2026, we would need evidence of your predicted grades. When applying for an apprenticeship, there is a set residency eligibility criteria that must be met by the applicant. To check your eligibility please click here. The training provider will also ask you to complete an initial assessment during the application process. If you already have a qualification in this subject area or similar please include, as an attachment, your transcript outlining the grade/s achieved and modules covered. By applying for this apprenticeship, you are giving permission for your details to be shared with the relevant training provider. We will be in touch after the closing date, however, please reach out on apprenticerecruitment@ukri.org if you have any questions. Employee Benefits Your salary will increase annually as you progress through your apprenticeship, in line with policy. 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Cycle to work scheme. For a list of our full benefits, please visit here. As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y How to apply Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate. Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert. Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!