Marketing Assistant Apprentice

CAFEA UK LIMITED

BEDS (LU5 4LT)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 4 December 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2026

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Summary

To support the delivery of Cafea UK's marketing activities while developing practical skills and knowledge through a Level 3 Multi-channel Marketer apprenticeship.

The role will provide hands-on experience across social media, digital marketing, website content, marketing communications and general Sales and Marketing support.

Wage

£20,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The salary is up to £20k per year, dependent on experience.

Training course
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, full-time. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 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

Marketing and Communications

  • Assist with creating engaging content for Cafea UK's LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook pages, including preparing and scheduling posts.
  • Support the development and maintenance of the Cafea UK website, helping to keep content accurate, current and engaging.
  • Assist with writing and preparing website blogs, company news and other digital content.
  • Help create marketing materials, customer presentations and product visuals using Canva, Adobe Photoshop or similar design software.
  • Support the preparation and distribution of the company's quarterly newsletter and contributions to Cafea Group newsletters.
  • Help monitor Cafea UK customer websites to check that product images, Brand Bank assets and descriptive information are accurate and up to date.
  • Work with other Cafea Group marketing contacts to share ideas, content and best practice.
  • Assist with internal communications, helping to keep employees informed of relevant company news and updates.
  • Support the planning and delivery of marketing activities, campaigns and events. 

Sales and Business Support

  • Provide general administrative support to the Sales and Marketing teams, helping to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Assist with preparing customer presentations, product information and other sales materials.
  • Support customer meetings, presentations and other sales-related activities.
  • Assist with the coordination of new product development (NPD) activity and product launches.
  • Help coordinate the preparation and despatch of product samples and other marketing materials.
  • Provide general administrative support, including preparing meeting rooms and materials for company meetings, organising refreshments where required, and managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
  • Work with HR to maintain online vacancy information and support recruitment-related administration when required.
  • Assist with store audits and the purchase of product or competitor samples as required. 

Learning and Development

  • Complete the Level 3 Multi-channel Marketer apprenticeship, including attending training sessions and completing required coursework and assessments.
  • Apply learning from the apprenticeship to practical marketing activities within Cafea UK.
  • Build knowledge of marketing channels, content creation, campaign planning, customer engagement and digital marketing.
  • Work closely with the Head of NPD & Marketing and other colleagues to develop skills, confidence and experience.
  • Take responsibility for completing apprenticeship work and meeting agreed learning and development objectives.

Where you'll work

UNIT B CHILTERN PARK IND EST
BOSCOMBE ROAD
DUNSTABLE
BEDS
LU5 4LT

Training

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

Training provider

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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

  • Your apprenticeship training will be completed online with a dedicated tutor who will support you in your studies
  • You will be given time each week to work on your apprenticeship training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C / 9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C / 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Part of the Hamburg-based Cafea Group GmbH, established in 1955, Cafea UK is part of a multinational family-owned business and a leading private label instant coffee manufacturer in the UK and EU. Based in Bedfordshire, the Group has expertise across all areas of coffee production and serves customers across retail, foodservice, wholesale, vending and B2B.

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

Company benefits

  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of serviceCompany pension scheme
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support and advice
  • Onsite parking
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

After this apprenticeship

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

This is a permanent position. On successful completion, you'll have gained valuable workplace experience, a recognised qualification and transferable skills that can support future opportunities across a wide range of marketing roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

Sabrina Tebb

sabrina.tebb@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062647.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Friday 4 December 2026 at 11:59pm)