Social Media and Marketing - Degree Apprenticehship

Nuttersons are a creative agency based in Manchester City Centre. We are a fast growing team of creative individuals who share the same passion to learn, innovate and grow. The working environment is family-orientated, fun and encourages learning and development for the future.
The degree apprenticeships are part of a new Government initiative aimed at providing skills and qualifications. This position is a role which allows you to be creative and bring your personality into the workplace. Our Social Media & Marketing Manager Degree Apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity for a recent college leaver who is looking to gain a university degree without being burdened with the debt.

The Social Media & Marketing Management Degree Apprenticeship will consist of managing a variety of social media accounts for a number of our clients. Your aim will be to reach the widest possible audience and communicate company goals and values through media. Platforms you would use are Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Plus, Vine, Pinterest and more.

The Ideal Candidate:

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have a have a vast knowledge of social media platforms and be able to manage multiple accounts simultaneously. You will have to effectively engage with the company's target audience through the use of social media. You will also have to use social media to generate a measurable return on investment.

What does it take to be successful in this role:

• Be happy to sell themselves and a product/service
• Be happy to appear on social media
• Be able to build good relationships with multiple target markets and clients
• Be good at idea generation
• Be able to understand a target market and connect this with product/service
• Have great time management and organisation skills
• Be affable and friendly with fellow employees and clients
• Have excellent written communication
• Have a flare for creativity
• Be able to communicate well with others

What is the catch?

There is no catch. However it is worth taking into account that the degree apprenticeship role is different from a normal university degree experience. Successful candidates must be fully committed both to their degree and their workplace job.

Hard work is also required. In addition to working four days a week in our office and studying one day a week in university, the successful candidate will also be required to study at least eight hours a week to ensure they stay on top of their university work. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to time manage efficiently.

How do I apply?

If you want to apply for the degree apprenticeship please send us your CV and a covering message.

In the covering message please make sure you answer the following three questions:

• Why you are interested in the degree apprenticeship?
• Why we should select you over other applicants?

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM APPLICANTS THAT HAVE ANSWERED THE ABOVE 2 QUESTIONS.

Apprentice Eligibility:

WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM APPLICANTS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GOVERNMENT APPRENTICE SCHEME. APPLICANTS WITH A DEGREE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE GOVERNMENT APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME.