Digital Marketing Apprentice

Summary

To support the day-to-day delivery of engaging digital content and campaigns that help promote CCS’s work, values and services. You’ll work closely with the Marketing and Fundraising teams to grow our online reach, tell compelling stories, and learn the full range of digital marketing skills in a supportive environment.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Multi-channel marketer (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation and Social Media
• Draft social media posts across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Support video, photography and blog content, working with team members to capture strong stories.
• Monitor and engage with social audiences, escalating where needed.

Digital Channels:
• Help update and maintain CCS’s website and event pages.
• Assist in drafting email newsletters and donor communications.
• Use scheduling tools (e.g. Meta Suite, Buffer) to plan and report on content.

Fundraising and Campaigns
• Support fundraising appeals and awareness days with tailored digital content.
• Help ensure strong alignment between Fundraising and Communications messages.

Teamwork and Learning
• Work closely with marketing officers, graphic designers, and fundraising colleagues.
• Attend and complete all apprenticeship training and assessments as required.
• Help with admin tasks including asset management, inbox support, and planning meetings.

Where you'll work

Community Council for Somerset (CCS)
Fitzwarren House
Queen Street
Taunton
TA1 3UG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Multi-channel marketer (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Develop or interpret briefs for external or internal stakeholders and measure delivery in-line with the specification and agreed timelines
Plan and coordinate a marketing activity using marketing tactics to acquire and retain one or more customer segments using available resources.
Contribute to the generation of innovative and creative approaches across video, images, and other formats, both online and offline, to support campaign development.
Use research/survey software to gather audience insight and/or evaluation to support the project.
Use copywriting techniques to write persuasive text/copy to meet a communications objective ensuring it is in-line with organisational brand guidelines.
Build and implement multi-channel campaigns across a variety of platforms, either offline or digital media.
Proofread marketing copy ensuring it is accurate, persuasive and is on brand.
Use software to design and create marketing assets to meet the technical specification.
Contribute to the research of external suppliers to support recommendations and procurement of marketing goods and services.
Organise offline and digital assets ensuring they are co-ordinated and legally compliant.
Use a website content management system to publish text, images, and video/animated content.
Create and maintain spreadsheets to support marketing activities such as project/budget planning and organisation of marketing assets.
Use technology and software packages to support day to day activities, e.g., stakeholder communications, development of briefs, data analysis, report writing, presentations and project management.
Identify and use data and technologies to achieve marketing objectives.
Monitor and amend campaigns to meet budget requirements including time and monetary costs.
Review campaigns regularly to ensure effectiveness, to optimise the results.
Measure and evaluate campaign delivery to identify areas for improvement.
Use data analysis tools to record, interpret and analyse customer or campaign data.
Develop or interpret briefs for external or internal stakeholders and measure delivery in-line with the specification and agreed timelines
Plan and coordinate a marketing activity using marketing tactics to acquire and retain one or more customer segments using available resources.
Contribute to the generation of innovative and creative approaches across video, images, and other formats, both online and offline, to support campaign development.
Use research/survey software to gather audience insight and/or evaluation to support the project.
Use copywriting techniques to write persuasive text/copy to meet a communications objective ensuring it is in-line with organisational brand guidelines.
Build and implement multi-channel campaigns across a variety of platforms, either offline or digital media.
Proofread marketing copy ensuring it is accurate, persuasive and is on brand.
Use software to design and create marketing assets to meet the technical specification.
Contribute to the research of external suppliers to support recommendations and procurement of marketing goods and services.
Organise offline and digital assets ensuring they are co-ordinated and legally compliant.
Use a website content management system to publish text, images, and video/animated content.
Create and maintain spreadsheets to support marketing activities such as project/budget planning and organisation of marketing assets.
Use technology and software packages to support day to day activities, e.g., stakeholder communications, development of briefs, data analysis, report writing, presentations and project management.
Identify and use data and technologies to achieve marketing objectives.
Monitor and amend campaigns to meet budget requirements including time and monetary costs.
Review campaigns regularly to ensure effectiveness, to optimise the results.
Measure and evaluate campaign delivery to identify areas for improvement.
Use data analysis tools to record, interpret and analyse customer or campaign data.

Your training plan

Weekly face to face classes at Bridgwater College with occassional activity at The Realm, Taunton.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9/A-C)
Maths (grade 4-9/A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Creative
Initiative
Curious
Enthusiastic

Other requirements

Role is office based in Taunton. Applicant must be prepared to travel independently.

About this company

Community Council for Somerset (CCS) is a long-established, forward-thinking charity dedicated to strengthening Somerset’s communities. Since 1926, CCS has worked at the grassroots level to support people, places, and local enterprises, helping them thrive through tailored advice, practical support, and innovative outreach. CCS delivers a wide range of impactful services, including community development, support for village halls, social enterprise guidance, and initiatives that tackle rural isolation and loneliness. Its flagship programs—such as the Village and Community Agents—connect individuals with vital services and support networks, improving wellbeing and resilience across the county. As an employer, CCS is known for its inclusive, flexible, and supportive working culture. The organisation values collaboration, creativity, and compassion, empowering staff to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development, a strong sense of purpose.

After this apprenticeship

Ability to become full time member of marketing team, with further professional development opportunities where appropriate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Tasha Astill

business@btc.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328051.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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