Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

Join our brilliant, creative team in Colchester and kickstart your career in digital marketing with a high-growth agency working on international projects. We're passionate about delivering outstanding results for our clients and shaping the future of digital marketing. You will embark on an exciting and comprehensive rotational programme.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Digital marketer (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, with 7 hours dedicated to OTJ Training.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

4 years

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

SEO (Search Engine Optimisation): Learn the ins and outs of optimising websites to rank higher on search engine results pages
PPC (Pay-Per-Click): Gain expertise in managing paid search campaigns to drive targeted traffic and conversions
Email Marketing: Develop and execute email marketing campaigns to engage and nurture our clients' audiences
Content Creation: Create compelling and relevant content for various digital channels, including blogs, social media, and websites
Analytics and Reporting: Analyse data from various digital marketing campaigns and provide insights and recommendations for improvement
Paid Social and Display: Manage and optimise paid social media campaigns and display advertising to increase brand awareness and engagement
Opportunity to work with our UX and Digital Strategy teams, applying your skills in real-world projects
Specialise in an area of your strength or interest in your final year

Where you'll work

The Octagon
27 Middleborough
Colchester
CO1 1TG

Training

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

College or training organisation

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Digital marketer (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Develop and critically apply the concepts, principles and theories of marketing relevant to the interdisciplinary topics of digital marketing
Apply the 4 marketing principles (product, price, place, promotion) and considerations of the business / marketing campaign.
Write and create content for the different audiences, online channels and create clear “Call to Actions” and user journey’s
Demonstrate how to promote and apply content marketing effectively through the appropriate media channels, relationship management systems and communication platforms to ensure brand and cultural awareness are maintained throughout marketing strategies.
Select a variety of appropriate research methodologies, platforms and technologies to synthesise information and apply to the organisation’s digital marketing strategies, drivers and customer behaviours
Manage, plan, specify, lead and report on digital marketing projects.
Manage and optimise key channels and content within a digital marketing plan.
Manage interfaces and the supply network of the organisation and customer by applying the appropriate E-commerce strategies and models available and whenever appropriate taking global engagements into account.
Apply a marketing mix / digital marketing mix to meet customer expectations.
Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from all types statistical analysis of campaign performance, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations with financial and budgetary requirements to demonstrate Return on Investment (ROI).
Engage communities through Email Marketing and Social Media to stimulate and encourage communication through positive discussion and engagement.
Apply the appropriate tools for a data-led approach to analyse marketing information and platforms, data and social media and recognise what is actually important for insights and optimisation to provide solutions for marketing decisions
Contribute to business, planning and marketing strategies to recognise and respond quickly to opportunities and customer requirements whilst embracing change.
Identify, recognise and understand internal and external business intelligence and factors that may impact future operations.
Interpret, communicate and brief internal or external stakeholders on digital business requirements.

Your training plan

Digital marketer (integrated degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)
On the job training will be at the Elixirr Digital Colchester Office, at The Octagon, 27 Middleborough, Colchester CO1 1TG
You will form an integral part of the team from Day One and training will be 30 hours per week, throughout the programme

More training information

You will gain hands-on experience and learn from specialists in various areas of digital marketing
This role offers a unique opportunity to be an instrumental part of our team, contributing to the successful delivery of client-paid work across different markets and industries
At the end of the apprenticeship, there is the potential to become a permanent member of our team

Requirements

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Digital Marketing

About this company

We are a team of strategists, designers, developers, marketers, and data specialists delivering high-impact digital solutions.

https://www.elixirrdigital.com/who-we-are/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship, there is the potential to become a permanent member of our team
You will have the opportunity to help shape our business's future and continue to develop your career in an area that aligns with your strengths and interests

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