1. Job Title:Digital Marketing Apprentice
2. Location:Ringwood, Hampshire
3. Salary:Starting salary of £10,159
4. Apprentice duration:18 Months
5. Apprenticeship level:Advanced (A level)
Apprenticeships at Churchill Retirement
Apprenticeships are in our DNA here at Churchill. We have a track record of developing our apprentices from A level equivalent qualifications all the way to degree education if that is the path you want to take. Many of our senior leaders started out their working lives as apprentices, including our Chairman and CEO.
Why join an apprenticeship with Churchill Retirement?
We are a growing company and apprentices are an important part of our growth plans. We want to set you up for success, not only in your apprenticeship, but in your future career. So regardless of which apprenticeship you are taking with us, you can expect.
6. To gain a recognised qualification in the profession of your choice, all fully funded from your apprenticeship training provider.
7. To join a network of other apprentices, in other departments across the business, to learn together and support one another.
8. A day a week to focus on your qualification, attend lectures with your training provider, or spend time working on assignments or projects.
9. A workplace mentor who supports you day to day, and helps you apply your learning and develop your skills in the workplace.
10. Additional training from our Training Academy team to provide you with the skills you will need as you progress you career.
11. A workplace buddy, who is an additional friendly face to support you, that has been through an apprenticeship programme with us, and knows, first hand, what it is like.
12. A permanent role on successful completion of the apprenticeship
About the role
We are recruiting for a Digital Marketing Apprentice to support theCompany’s Group Marketing Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in digital marketing in a fast paced environment, supported by a team of friendly and creative and knowledgeable Colleagues.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. As you progress on your apprenticeship you will be supported to design and implement digital marketing campaigns across our online platforms and contribute to our marketing strategy. You will support the publication of content via our social media channels and co-ordinate social plans, update our website and property portals and produce email marketing campaigns. You will support with the sourcing and development of marketing collateral and creative assets from our internal and external suppliers and assist in monitoring and evaluating the success of our digital marketing campaigns.
An apprenticeship with Churchill Retirement Living also offers a professional, friendly, and family values working environment where vital ‘soft’ skills such as report writing, communication, teamwork and effective and efficient working practices will be developed.
What Qualification do I get?
On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will gain the Digital Marketeer Level 3 apprenticeship recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
What opportunities are there for progression?
After gaining your level 3 apprenticeship you will be a qualified digital marketeer. We are passionate about further development and there are natural progression opportunities onto a further Marketing qualifications at level 4 and beyond.
About you
This is a busy and varied support role. To be successful you will need:
13. Good communication skills and the ability to develop strong and positive working relationships with both colleagues and external suppliers
14. You will have excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to multi task
15. High standard of verbal and written English
16. A natural creative flair
17. To be comfortable analysing information
18. A proactive approach
19. A basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
20. A willingness to learn and develop
Upon joining the programme you will need the following qualifications:
21. GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4/5) Essential
22. GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4/5) Essential
23. GCSE or equivalent in a creative or technical subject would be an advantage
How you’ll be rewarded:
24. Starting Salary of £10,159
25. Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days + Bank Holidays
26. Group Personal Pension Plan
27. Health Screening
28. Life Assurance
29. Day off on your birthday
30. Gain industry recognised qualifications
We have Excellent Colleague benefits including:
31. Ongoing investment into your personal development
32. Training Courses and Professional Memberships paid
33. Colleague well-being initiatives and ambassadors
34. Peer recognition programme
35. Colleague referral bonus
36. Access to Employee Assistance programme
37. Eyecare reimbursement
38. Land introduction bonus
39. Friends & family discount against the cost of a new Churchill apartment
40. Charitable match-funding programme for Colleagues wishing to raise money for their chosen charities
41. Free Pizza on the last Friday of every month.
About Churchill
We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 700 people and growing all the time.
We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, and purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Our developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.
We’ve won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd Best Company to Work For and in 2016 we became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards
Next steps
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply for this job.
Selection Process: July 2023
Start Date: September 4th 2023
Please note, your details will be shared with our partner QA apprenticeship to check eligibility for the programme.