Digital Marketing Apprentice
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Sandhurst
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 13 Sep 2018
- Sectors
- Marketing, PR & Advertising
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Founded in 1999, SCL Education Group is one of the UK's largest providers of education and skills training within the sports and leisure sector. Our delivery ranges from inspirational sports education and holiday clubs for school children, to providing further education to young people in our sporting academies and Foundation Degree courses for higher education students.
SCL is a highly entrepreneurial business, where the two Founders have a very clear ambition and vision to "Positively impact the future prospects of one million children and young people".
SCL is going through an exciting period of growth which has created an opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join this fast paced and creative Marketing Department.
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within an exciting and developing business whilst gaining a Level 3 Qualification in Marketing.
We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic and high performing team, to help support our digital communications strategy.
You should have a desire to succeed, have a positive attitude, willing to get your hands dirty and have excellent written English skills. You will have a passion for marketing and brand.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Use of social media (platforms to include but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn)
* Track success stories on social media for our industry
* Learn how to write posts to maximise reach & engagement
* Set up email campaigns and email surveys
* Update website using cms system
* Edit video footage to create videos for social media
* Crop imagery for advertising or social campaigns
* General marketing jobs and working with the team on projects
* Working with team members to create, plan and deliver social media campaigns
* Basic copywriting
* Gathering information for website/email/press release copy
* Ensuring tone of voice and brand values are in keeping with guidelines.
* Protect the brand image and associated brands, monitoring activity, competitor activity and online mentions.
* Maintaining the companies' editorial calendars and scheduling social media posts accordingly
* Assisting with video content and editing
* Assisting with photoshoots
* Chase up any press releases sent to journalists
* Feedback simple amends to designers
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Up to date with all the latest social media platforms and trends
* Tech-savvy
* Self-motivated
* Creative
* Enthusiastic
* Attention to detail
DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 5 GCSE's C and above Including Maths, English and ICT (or equivalents).
Use of Photoshop or other design tools
Prior knowledge or experience with using social media for anything other than personal use would be advantageous (to promote an event, business etc)
Video editing
Use of google analytics
Previous marketing experience
KEY BEHAVIOURS
You are enthusiastic
You will always go the extra mile
You have a "make it happen" attitude
You deliver on your promises
You are a positive role model
You always place the customer at the heart of everything you do
You realise by working as team we are stronger together
WHAT SCL OFFERS?
Attractive benefits for you and your family - We offer Life Assurance, Income Protection and reimbursement for dental, optical and alternative health therapies to all of our staff
An exciting and rewarding employee recognition scheme - We make sure excellence is recognised and give our stars a very special VIP experience at our annual awards
Outstanding internal promotion prospects
Investment and Training - We are dedicated to developing you to reach your potential
Companywide Socials - A chance for the entire company to get together
Excellent Staff discounts on SCL services - Opportunity to save on childcare costs at SCL provisions
Childcare vouchers - Opportunity to make tax savings when purchasing childcare vouchers
SCL is a highly entrepreneurial business, where the two Founders have a very clear ambition and vision to "Positively impact the future prospects of one million children and young people".
SCL is going through an exciting period of growth which has created an opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join this fast paced and creative Marketing Department.
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within an exciting and developing business whilst gaining a Level 3 Qualification in Marketing.
We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic and high performing team, to help support our digital communications strategy.
You should have a desire to succeed, have a positive attitude, willing to get your hands dirty and have excellent written English skills. You will have a passion for marketing and brand.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Use of social media (platforms to include but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn)
* Track success stories on social media for our industry
* Learn how to write posts to maximise reach & engagement
* Set up email campaigns and email surveys
* Update website using cms system
* Edit video footage to create videos for social media
* Crop imagery for advertising or social campaigns
* General marketing jobs and working with the team on projects
* Working with team members to create, plan and deliver social media campaigns
* Basic copywriting
* Gathering information for website/email/press release copy
* Ensuring tone of voice and brand values are in keeping with guidelines.
* Protect the brand image and associated brands, monitoring activity, competitor activity and online mentions.
* Maintaining the companies' editorial calendars and scheduling social media posts accordingly
* Assisting with video content and editing
* Assisting with photoshoots
* Chase up any press releases sent to journalists
* Feedback simple amends to designers
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Up to date with all the latest social media platforms and trends
* Tech-savvy
* Self-motivated
* Creative
* Enthusiastic
* Attention to detail
DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 5 GCSE's C and above Including Maths, English and ICT (or equivalents).
Use of Photoshop or other design tools
Prior knowledge or experience with using social media for anything other than personal use would be advantageous (to promote an event, business etc)
Video editing
Use of google analytics
Previous marketing experience
KEY BEHAVIOURS
You are enthusiastic
You will always go the extra mile
You have a "make it happen" attitude
You deliver on your promises
You are a positive role model
You always place the customer at the heart of everything you do
You realise by working as team we are stronger together
WHAT SCL OFFERS?
Attractive benefits for you and your family - We offer Life Assurance, Income Protection and reimbursement for dental, optical and alternative health therapies to all of our staff
An exciting and rewarding employee recognition scheme - We make sure excellence is recognised and give our stars a very special VIP experience at our annual awards
Outstanding internal promotion prospects
Investment and Training - We are dedicated to developing you to reach your potential
Companywide Socials - A chance for the entire company to get together
Excellent Staff discounts on SCL services - Opportunity to save on childcare costs at SCL provisions
Childcare vouchers - Opportunity to make tax savings when purchasing childcare vouchers