Marketing Apprentice

WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE (1982) LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON (WV1 1DE)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 July 2026

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Summary

You will help to create excitement that brings live entertainment to life. From collating digital assets to assisting with social media activity, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment where no two days are the same.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8 per hour for the first 12 months, to be increased after this period in line with minimum wage legislation

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week structured somewhere within the core hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

Marketing Campaigns and Advertising:

  • Support the delivery of marketing campaigns across the Grand Theatre’s programme, assisting with campaign administration, content creation and asset management
  • To manage the venues digital advertising systems, ensuring content is current, accurate, and scheduled appropriately across all screens and digital displays
  • To assist with the implementation of outdoor advertising campaigns, including the coordination of artwork, copy deadlines and media schedules
  • To take ownership of regular marketing commitments, including What’s On advertising, house programmes, venue signage, and other recurring marketing activity

Digital Marketing and Online Prescence:

  • To take ownership of the Grand Theatre website, ensuring show listings, event information and other content are accurate, up to date and published in a timely manner
  • To assist with social media activity, including content scheduling, content creation and campaign support across relevant platforms
  • To collate and organise digital assets for marketing campaigns, ensuring artwork, copy and supporting materials are stored and shared effectively

Content Creation and Publications:

  • To collate , proof and prepare content for in-house publications
  • To liaise with visiting companies, producers, media partners and suppliers to obtain marketing materials and campaign information

Inventory and Marketing Resources Management:

  • To monitor and manage print stock levels, including brochures, flyers, posters and other marketing materials
  • To manage print inventory around the building ensuring everything displayed is current and accurate
  • To facilitate regular stock reports for external stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

  • To attend departmental meetings, training sessions and theatre events as required, contributing positively to the work and marketing team
  • To support email marketing activity through Spektrix and Digital, assisting with the creation and scheduling of customer communications
  • Participate in departmental activities and contribute to wider organisational objectives

The successful candidate should undertake these duties in compliance with company policies.

Where you'll work

LICHFIELD STREET
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV1 1DE

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • 1 college day a week
  • The rest of the training will take place within the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this employer

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre have over 100 staff members, inclusive of permanent and zero hour staff.  We have almost 300,000 people visit our theatre every year as we receive a wide range of touring productions including: drama, musicals, ballet, dance, opera, variety, children’s shows and pantomimes. We are a registered charity, but have all the characteristics of an entrepreneurial company; an intense desire to grow the business, an inherent sense of urgency, rapid decision making, and an “open door” management approach.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Fixed term contract with the Grand Wolverhampton, the apprentice will be able to take these transferable skills gained into their next venture into the relevant field i.e. Business Administration / Marketing

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043660.

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Closes in 19 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)