At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a confident individual with a positive attitude and a can‑do approach, who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G.
A successful candidate will be self‑motivated, curious, able to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
They should feel comfortable using their initiative, working independently when needed, and be eager to learn and progress.
The Role
As a Marketing Executive Apprentice, you join the Marketing Operations Team who work closely with each other to deliver the Marketing strategy to our customers, financial advisers and their clients.
You will be working across the Marketing centres of excellence supporting Strategy, insights, Digital experience and Operations developing a wide set of skills to help understand how Marketing supports and drives M&G’s proposition. In the role you’ll work closely with key stakeholders and agencies to understand the fundamental of Marketing and how we deliver for our customers and advisers
What will you be doing?
As a Marketing Executive Apprentice, your daily duties will include:
* Support the delivery of great customer digital experience through understanding how a customer wants to interact with M&G
* Understand and develop the Marketing process in a regulated environment and shaping those processes to maximise efficiency and use experience.
* Support and develop research and insight plans that help us understand our customer and adviser needs and Market trends
* Support the development & delivery of the Marketing and Insight Plan in line with the overall strategy and objectives of the business
* Support other internal marketing projects as required
What will I need to be successful in this role?
* Prior Marketing experience gained in financial services marketing is preferred but not essential
* You must demonstrate the ability to adapt, learn quickly and pick up new skills
* Demonstrate a good understanding of digital channels
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good investment and pension knowledge across funds and products would be helpful, but not essential
* Excellent project management skills, specifically the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Minimum Requirements
* Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026
* You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
* Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
* Living in Scotland
* Pass in Five National 5s including English
* Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent
Training Provided
AsaMarketing Executive Apprentice with M&G, you will undertaketheExtended Foundation Certificate in Professional and Digital Marketing Level 3.The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses
Future Prospects
This is a fixed term contract for18- 23months upon which the business may decide toretain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount, and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.
Salary
£24,400perannum plus benefits
Our application process
To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you willbe requiredto complete the following steps:
* Submit your Application Form and CVComplete your Online Assessment
* Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)
* Attend one of our Assessment Centre
We are only accepting one application per candidate, so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application.
As you may expect, our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receivea high levelof applications.
What we offer:
At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:
* As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
* Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
* Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
* Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options for peace of mind.
To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.
Ifyou need assistanceor an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need,pleaselet usknow by contacting us at: apprenticeship@mandg.com
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