Events Executive - Degree Apprenticeship

RHOTIC MEDIA LIMITED

Chelmsford (CM2 0DG)

Closes on Friday 31 October 2025

Posted on 12 September 2025

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Summary

Rhotic Media’s 3-year Events Executive Apprenticeship blends hands-on event planning with a business management degree. You’ll progress from supporting logistics and design to leading projects, gaining skills in marketing, budgeting, and strategy. This is ideal for a career in financial events.

• Wage:

  £18,000 a year

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  Apprentice pay - £18,000 in year one - £20,000 in year two - £24,000 in year three A full time contract may be offered once 300 academic units have been achieved.

• Training course: Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)
• Hours: 4 days per week office based. 1 day per week dedicated to university. Additional study days after each university day. Working week is ordinarily Monday to Thursday, 9am until 5.30pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 10 November 2025

• Duration:

  3 years 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

• Assist with event logistics, including venue research and supplier coordination
• Help manage guest communications, speaker tracking, and data entry
• Create basic graphic assets like social media cards or signage templates
• Prepare event materials and collateral for upcoming projects
• Learn and use digital tools such as Outlook, Excel, Canva, and CRM systems

Where you'll work

Elizabeth House
Baddow Road
Chelmsford
CM2 0DG

Training

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

Training provider

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

Training course

Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Support the development of organisational strategies and plans. Develop and deliver operational plans; being able to set targets and KPIs, manage resources, and monitor and measure outcomes to establish operational effectiveness, efficiencies and excellence.   Produce reports that clearly present information and data, using a range of interpretation and analytical processes.  Gain wide support to deliver successful outcomes
• Plan, organise and manage resources in order to achieve organisational goals.  Identify key outcomes, develop and implement plans and monitor progress, and provide reports as required.  Proactively identify risk and create plans for their mitigation. Able to initiate, lead and drive change within the organisation, identifying barriers/challenges and how to overcome them. Ability to use widely recognised project management tools
• Managing budgets, controlling expenditure and production of financial reports
• Use of customer insight and analysis of data to determine and drive customer service outcomes and improve customer relationships.  Creative approaches to developing solutions to meet customer need
• Able to identify service/organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth, using qualitative and quantitative analysis of information and data and benchmarking against others
• Communicate clearly, effectively and regularly using oral, written and digital channels and platforms.  Use active listening and open questioning to structure conversations and discussions, and able to challenge when appropriate.  Manage and chair meetings and clearly present actions and outcomes. Ability to apply influencing and persuading skills, to the dynamics and politics of personal interactions
• Able to articulate organisational purpose and values.  Support the creation of an inclusive, high performance work culture. Enable others to achieve by developing and supporting them through coaching and mentoring
• Able to build teams, empower and motivate others to improve performance or achieve outcomes.  Able to delegate to others, provide clear guidance and monitor progress. Ability to set goals and accountabilities
• Able to build rapport and trust, develop networks and maintain relationships with people from a range of cultures, backgrounds and levels.  Able to contribute within a team environment.  Effectively influence and negotiate, being able to have challenging conversations and give constructive feedback.  Work collaboratively with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Able to reflect on own performance, identifying and acting on learning and development needs. Ability to understand impact on others.  Can manage stress and personal well-being, and confident in knowing core values and drivers
• Able to create personal development plan, and use widely recognised tools and techniques to ensure the management of time and pressure effectively, and prioritisation and strategic alignment of activities
• Use evidence-based tools and ethical approaches to undertake problem solving and critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation to support decision making

Training schedule

• On-the-job training will take place at Rhotic Media’s Chelmsford office, 4 days a week, where the apprentice will gain hands-on experience in event planning and marketing
• Academic training is provided by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), located in Chelmsford. Apprentices will attend workshops and complete online modules as part of the Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
• Training frequency includes weekly workplace learning, blended with scheduled university sessions, typically one day per week dedicated to academic study, either online or on campus

This combination ensures the apprentice develops both practical skills and academic knowledge throughout the 3-year programme.

More training information

• Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), located in Chelmsford, delivers the academic portion of the apprenticeship. ARU is recognised for its strong business and management programmes and practical approach to learning
• The apprenticeship follows a blended learning format, combining online modules, in-person workshops, and workplace-based application. Apprentices typically dedicate one day per week to academic study, with the remaining four days focused on practical experience at Rhotic Media
• Academic assignments are designed to align with real-world responsibilities at Rhotic Media, allowing apprentices to apply theoretical knowledge directly to live projects and event planning tasks. This ensures a cohesive and practical learning experience throughout the three-year programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Any (grade C / Merit x 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

About this employer

Rhotic Media is a financial services marketing agency that offers strategic support to global businesses in marketing strategy, content delivery, training, presenting and live event production. Our clients rely on us to have a comprehensive understanding of the global economic and capital markets landscape to enable them to stand out from their competitors and achieve cut-through in their marketing. Rhotic’s team take client business objectives and translate them into strategies and assets serving an overall corporate aim. They do this through a consultative approach that stems from an ability to recognise important themes and unravel technical jargon. The agency works across three key client segments – capital markets, personal finance and financial technology. These segments span every area of finance, including accounting, banking, insurance, investment, pensions, payments, and securities services.

Company benefits

Rhotic Media offers performance bonuses, 25 days’ holiday plus festive leave, pension contributions from day one, quarterly UK-wide team meetups, and a Christmas hamper to celebrate the season and show appreciation.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the Events Executive Degree Apprenticeship at Rhotic Media, apprentices can expect a clear path toward professional growth. Here's what progression typically looks like:

Permanent Role: Successful apprentices are often offered full-time positions within the events or marketing teams, transitioning from trainee to executive-level roles.

Salary Increases: Rhotic Media guarantees annual pay rises for apprentices who pass their exams, reflecting growing responsibility and expertise.

Leadership Opportunities: By the end of the apprenticeship, individuals are equipped to lead event projects, manage suppliers, and oversee junior staff—skills that align with mid-level management roles.

Specialisation: Graduates may choose to specialise in areas such as event strategy, brand marketing, or client relations, depending on their strengths and interests.

Chartered Manager Status: Upon completion, apprentices earn Chartered Manager accreditation through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), boosting their credentials for leadership roles across industries.

Further Education or Training: Some may pursue advanced qualifications or higher-level apprenticeships to deepen their expertise in business, marketing, or design.

Rhotic Media has a strong track record of nurturing talent and promoting from within, making this apprenticeship a launchpad for a long-term career in events, marketing, or financial communications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RHOTIC MEDIA LIMITED

Kate Hilbrown

kate.hilbrown@rhoticmedia.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341725.

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Closes on Friday 31 October 2025

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