Apprentice Digital Communications Officer

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

North Yorkshire (DL8 3EL)

Closes in 5 days (Monday 20 July 2026)

Posted on 13 July 2026

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Summary

In this role, you will support the delivery of clear, engaging and high-quality digital communications that promote our work.

You will be a confident communicator with a good eye for engaging content and storytelling. You’ll also be well organised, able to manage your time effectively and have strong attention to detail.

Wage

£16,591 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  • Pay starting at £8.60 per hour for the first 12 months
  • £50 per month travel allowance in year one

Training course
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (1 hour lunch break) We operate a flexi time scheme, so work timings can be flexible.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

Working alongside colleagues you will:

  • Help plan, deliver and evaluate communications campaigns, ensuring they reach identified audiences through the most effective channels and communicate key messages clearly
  • Gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media, website updates, campaign delivery and performance monitoring, helping maintain a consistent and engaging digital presence
  • Complete structured training and build a portfolio of work while studying towards the Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 qualification, supported by weekly online training sessions

Where you'll work

Yoredale
Bainbridge
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3EL

Training

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

Training provider

GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

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

The training will be structured across the apprenticeship with weekly online sessions. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Creative

Other requirements

Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support to meet the travel demands of the post is essential (if driving must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate business insurance).

About this employer

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves. You’ll be part of a small, supportive, and skilled team working to protect this special place for future generations.

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Local government Pension Scheme
  • Subsidised Healthcare scheme
  • Staff discounts
  • Free parking
  • Commitment to wellbeing

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

Expected next steps include becoming a Marketing Assistant, Social Media Executive, Content Creator or Digital Communications Assistant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

Mark Sadler

mark.sadler@yorkshiredales.org.uk

01969 652394

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042047.

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Closes in 5 days (Monday 20 July 2026)

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