Marketing Assistant Apprentice

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Shepton Mallet (BA4 6QN)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

Posted on 9 March 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation in promoting high-profile events and initiatives across multiple marketing channels. Join one of the UK’s leading agricultural and rural organisations , hosting events, shows and educational initiatives that celebrate food, farming and the countryside.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

Campaign Support:

  • Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns for shows and events
  • Support campaign timelines and promotional schedules
  • Contribute ideas for increasing attendance and engagement

Digital Marketing:

  • Create and schedule content for social media platforms
  • Update website content using the content management system (CMS)
  • Support email marketing campaigns including drafting copy and analysing results
  • Monitor engagement metrics and report on performance

Content Creation:

  • Draft marketing copy for social media, website pages and email campaigns
  • Capture content at live events (photos, short videos, interviews where appropriate)
  • Ensure all content reflects brand tone of voice and guidelines

Data & Insight:

  • Support the collection and analysis of marketing data
  • Assist with tracking campaign performance and producing reports
  • Maintain accurate customer and membership data in line with GDPR requirements

Stakeholder & Event Support:

  • Liaise with internal teams, sponsors and external suppliers
  • Provide on-the-day marketing support at events where required
  • Represent the Society professionally across digital channels and in person

Desired Skills & Qualities:

  • Creative and enthusiastic about marketing
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident using social media platforms
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn and develop professionally

Where you'll work

The Bath & West Showground
Shepton Mallet
BA4 6QN

Training

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

Training provider

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

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 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 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.

Training schedule

Multi Channel Marketer Training

During this advanced apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, covering topics such as:

  • Brand management
  • Content creation, SEO and utilising AI
  • Online and offline marketing, including Google Ads certification

You will undertake the ground-breaking Professional Apprenticeships Multi Channel Marketer Level 3 qualification. Professional Apprenticeships are an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider, and also hold the title of Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year for 2021.

The training is delivered using a hybrid model and can be delivered fully remotely if needed. You will have monthly 1-2-1s with your assigned tutor, along with monthly group sessions, where one topic will be covered in detail, and you will have the opportunity to meet and work with all the other apprentices on the course.

The programme is designed to mould you into a high-level, all-rounded digital marketer. You will learn in detail about:

  • Principles of Marketing
  • Social media
  • Brand management
  • Creating content
  • Evaluating and reviewing campaigns
  • Paid media (PPC) and much more

These modules are designed to jump-start your career and make you stand out in an increasingly competitive field, boosting your future earning potential.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Pro Apprenticeships (Professional Apprenticeships Ltd) is known for the exceptional training and support we deliver to apprentices and businesses across multiple pathways. With particular strength in technical apprenticeships, including software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT support, we also support businesses with marketing, business administration, and leadership development.

After this apprenticeship

  • This is an incredible opportunity to join the business at a time of growth and really make the role your own
  • This employer is looking for someone who, if successful, will progress on to a permanent role in the marketing department and really drive the function forward

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020027.

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Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

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