Digital Marketing Apprentice

SME LOCAL CIC

CROYDON (CR0 2TB)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 August 2026

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Summary

The Digital Marketing Apprentice will play an important role in developing SME LOCAL CIC's digital presence and supporting the organisation to communicate effectively with local businesses, partners, learners, communities and other stakeholders.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course
Digital marketer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This includes the study date.

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

6

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

The Digital Marketing Apprentice will support the development and delivery of SME LOCAL CIC's digital marketing and communications activity. The apprentice will gain practical experience across:

  • Digital marketing strategy
  • Social media.
  • Content creation.
  • Website management.
  • Search engine optimisation (SEO).
  • Email marketing.
  • Digital campaigns.
  • Audience research.
  • Digital analytics.
  • Marketing reporting.
  • Events and project promotion.
  • Digital communications.

As the apprentice develops, they will take increasing responsibility for planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating digital marketing activity. The role will provide opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of a Digital Marketer while building a professional portfolio of workplace experience and evidence for the apprenticeship.

Where you'll work

C V A RESOURCE CENTRE
82 LONDON ROAD
CROYDON
CR0 2TB

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

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.

Training schedule

For 4 Days in the week you'll be based at:

CVA Resource Centre, 82 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB.

1 day a week you'll attend your lectures at:

London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

relevant subjects (grade A-C including Maths & English)

A Level in:

relevant subjects (grade BBC worth 104 UCAS points)

BTEC in:

National Diploma (grade DDM worth 112 UCAS points)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

Creative

  • Able to develop fresh and engaging ideas for different audiences.

Curious

  • Interested in learning about digital marketing, technology, audiences and emerging trends.

Analytical

  • Able to understand information and data and use it to support decisions.

Proactive

  • Willing to identify opportunities and make suggestions.

Organised

  • Able to manage workplace responsibilities alongside university commitments.

Professional

  • Able to represent SME LOCAL CIC positively.

Collaborative

  • Able to work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

Community-Minded

  • Interested in supporting local businesses, communities, education and social impact.

About this employer

SME LOCAL CIC is a community-focused organisation committed to supporting local businesses, communities, education, enrichment and wider economic and social development. The organisation works across a range of projects and initiatives that require effective communication, audience engagement and digital promotion. The Digital Marketing Apprentice will play an important role in developing SME LOCAL CIC's digital presence and supporting the organisation to communicate effectively with local businesses, partners, learners, communities and other stakeholders.

http://www.smelocal.co.uk (opens in new tab)

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).

As a community interest company, we participate in various community events and there will be an expectation for attendance at some but not all of these. In addition, client management is a key element of our business and therefore it is expected individuals will be able to attend external meetings/events/gatherings with clients.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050124.

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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11:59pm)