Events and Marketing Apprentice

THE BUSINESS GROWTH NETWORK LTD

Birmingham (B3 2RB)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 13 July 2026)

Posted on 16 June 2026

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Summary

One of the UK's leading business communities connecting professionals & decision-makers through high-quality networking events, exhibitions & conferences proven track record of fostering valuable relationships & business opportunities, providing a platform for those seeking visibility, growth, collaboration & meaningful connections.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary: £8.00 per hour, plus performance-related membership bonuses

Training course
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
Hours
Hours: 30 hours per week Hybrid Working: Office and home-based working There will be the opportunity to be involved in networking events, some may be in the evenings.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

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

Marketing & Communications

  • Create and schedule social media content across multiple platforms
  • Assist with marketing campaigns promoting events, memberships and exhibitions
  • Design welcome packs and member information materials
  • Update website content, event listings and membership information
  • Support the creation of promotional materials and marketing assets

Events & Exhibitions

  • Assist with the planning and organisation of networking events, conferences and exhibitions
  • Attend events when required to support event delivery and member engagement
  • Support major events and exhibitions with administration, logistics and exhibitor communications
  • Work with event partners to ensure they are fully prepared ahead of events
  • Assist with venue and supplier coordination where required

Membership & Customer Support

  • Email event attendees to confirm bookings and provide event information
  • Follow up with prospective and existing members regarding membership opportunities and welcome packs over the telephone
  • Handle incoming enquiries by email and telephone
  • Build positive relationships with members, visitors and event partners
  • Support membership retention and growth activities

Administration & Systems

  • Maintain and update internal systems and databases
  • Produce reports and updates for the Operations Manager
  • Ensure customer records and event information remain accurate and up to date
  • Assist with general office administration and operational support

Where you'll work

Nat West Accelerator Hub
2 St Philips Place
Birmingham
B3 2RB

Training

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

Training provider

SCCU 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

SCCU delivers 121 face-to-face training and support via Teams, with access to our one-file e-portfolio site. The exact schedule will be decided with the learner, employer, and tutor. Both the learner and employer will be fully guided and supported by SCCU. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who:

  • Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Is confident speaking with people on the telephone and by email
  • Generating event attendance and membership enquiries through proactive outbound telephone engagement with businesses
  • Has good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Is comfortable using social media and digital platforms
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Is willing to learn and take on new responsibilities
  • Has a positive, professional and proactive attitude

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience within a growing national business network while developing valuable skills that will support a long-term career in events, marketing and business operations.

 

About this employer

About The Business Growth Network

The Business Growth Network is one of the UK's leading business networking and events organisations, connecting professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders through networking events, conferences, exhibitions and business growth initiatives.

We work with businesses of all sizes to help them build valuable relationships, increase their visibility across the UK.

As an Events & Marketing Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery and promotion of our events while gaining hands-on experience across marketing, administration, customer engagement and event management.

and

access opportunities that support growth. Our portfolio includes regular networking events, membership programmes, business exhibitions and large-scale conferences held

The Role

This is a varied and exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in events and marketing support. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and wider team to help ensure our events, membership programme and marketing activities run smoothly.

You will gain practical experience across multiple areas of the business, including event planning, marketing campaigns, member communications and customer service.

https://www.thebusinessgrowthnetwork.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Practical experience in marketing, events and business operations
  • Exposure to major business exhibitions, conferences and networking events
  • Experience working with business owners, professionals and event partners
  • Ongoing training and support from an experienced team
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Opportunity to earn performance-related bonuses linked to membership growth

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCCU LTD

Vanessa Healey Gwilliam

vanessa@sccugroup.com

024 7693 6969

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037336.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Monday 13 July 2026)

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