Marketing Apprentice

KINGS OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED

DERBY (DE65 6DE)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 October 2026

Print

Contents

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual who is looking to start a career in marketing. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, social media, content creation, lead generation and customer engagement.

Wage

£22,308 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  • Bonus Scheme after probation period
Training course
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with 30 minutes lunch break.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 January 2027

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

The successful candidate will help generate new business opportunities through marketing campaigns and will also support the sales team by following up leads generated from those activities.

Your duties will include:

  • Create, schedule, and manage content across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X
  • Develop engaging short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and LinkedIn
  • Capture photo and video content for use across social media and digital marketing campaigns
  • Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels
  • Produce marketing materials using Canva and other digital tools
  • Create website content, blogs, customer case studies and product promotions
  • Assist with email marketing campaigns and customer communications
  • Monitor and report on marketing campaign performance
  • Research target markets, potential customers and key decision makers
  • Build and maintain prospect databases
  • Follow up leads generated through marketing campaigns
  • Make outbound calls to prospective customers to qualify opportunities
  • Generate appointments for the sales team
  • Maintain accurate records within the CRM system
  • Assist with networking events, exhibitions, and promotional activities
  • Support the development and promotion of the Kings brand
  • Work closely with the sales team to identify opportunities for business growth

No previous marketing experience is required. We are looking for attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn rather than experience.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Active user of social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook
  • Enjoys creating content and keeping up with digital trends
  • Confident appearing in and creating video content
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Comfortable speaking with customers and prospects over the phone
  • Creative thinker with a commercial mindset
  • Well organised and self-motivated
  • Looking to build a long-term career in marketing and business development

Where you'll work

5 TWYFORD ROAD
WILLINGTON
DERBY
DE65 6DE

Training

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

Training provider

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Training course

Multi-channel marketer (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Marketing qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
  • Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
  • You receive off-the-job training during this apprenticeship, which is included in your weekly working hours.
  • Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard

More training information

  • DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider
  • We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential
  • https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (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
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Content Creation Expereince

About this employer

Kings Office Supplies Ltd. Your local one-stop shop for all your office and business needs. With over 35 years of experience in business supplies, stationery, workplace products, facilities supplies, print and promotional merchandise, we are driven by the desire to make things better for our customers through great products, excellent service and competitive pricing.

Based in Derby, we cover Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, while also delivering nationwide.

https://www.kingsoffice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Competitive apprenticeship salary
  • Fully funded Multi-Channel Marketing Apprenticeship
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Company pension contribution
  • Company events
  • Annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
  • Laptop and equipment provided
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Mentoring from experienced sales and marketing professionals

After this apprenticeship

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

This role offers an excellent foundation for a long-term career in marketing and business development. Kings can offer clear progression opportunities into roles such as:

  • Marketing Executive
  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • Business Development Executive
  • Sales & Marketing Executive
  • Marketing Manager

We believe progression should be earned through attitude, commitment and results, and we are committed to developing future talent within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Catherine

cat@dbc-training.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061531.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)