Description
Location: Brickendon Ln, Brickendonbury, Hertford SG13 8NL
Working for TARRC
The Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC) has been at the forefront of rubber research and development since 1938. Over the years, we’ve led groundbreaking discoveries in rubber technology, from tyre testing to engineering components used in industries like automotive, aerospace, medical, construction, and beyond.
Rubber Consultants is the consultancy unit of TARRC, one of the world's leading and most progressive rubber research and development laboratories in the world, situated on the beautiful Brickendonbury Estate.
Rubber Consultants is one of the world's leading independent rubber, polymer and elastomer consulting, testing and R&D laboratories, and have been assisting companies globally since 1984 to improve their businesses by offering world-class elastomer consultancy testing and R&D services.
But we’re not just about science—we’re also about connecting with businesses, building our brand, and reaching new markets. That’s where you come in!
We are now offering the exciting opportunity in their Marketing Department for a Marketing & Promotions Analyst Apprentice (Level 3)!
The Package
* Starting salary: £19,000 per annum (raising to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if aged 18+)
* Working hours: 35 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.30pm
* Regular training & CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as an apprentice?
What will I be doing as an Apprentice?
The Marketing & Promotions Analyst role is based in the Business Development Unit (BDU). The BDU covers the marketing and promotion of Rubber Consultants, in order to generate new business opportunities for the organisation!
In this role, you’ll support the functions of the unit with particular focus on promoting business growth. In order to fulfil this role, which is primarily office-based, there will be a requirement to spend some time in the laboratories to develop a good understanding of the work carried out. This will help in gaining familiarity with the services we promote.
* Assist in creating marketing materials, including brochures, presentations and online content to promote consultancy services
* Support the planning and execution of promotional events
* Contribute towards the management of the consultancy's social media presence and website content
* Assist in analysing performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of social media content and promotional events
* Assist with the monitoring of on-time completion of existing contracts
* Work under the guidance of senior lab personnel to perform certain test procedures and gain familiarity with laboratory testing.
What could the future look like?
There’s no limit to what you can achieve if you work for TARRC with opportunities for progression in the future. Tiro and TARRC’s goal is to transform you into a fully competent Marketing & Promotions Analyst who is highly adept in handling and understanding business data.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
About You
* This is a hands-on role where you’ll be willing to get stuck in and learn from the team from the offset!
* You’ll be able to demonstrate an interest in science and/or engineering
* You’ll be comfortable using social media, and passionate about the impact it can make on a growing business!
* You’ll have a keen interest in marketing and communications, and be comfortable working within different teams across the business
* It’s important that you are comfortable communicating with people of all levels via telephone, email, and on a face to face basis.
* You’ll be highly organised, with good attention to detail and a passion for learning more about data!
Please note, TARRC can be difficult to get to by public transport so it is advised that you only apply if you are reliably if you have a driving license and access to your own car, or if you are able to commute to site within 45 minutes via public transport.
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at TARRC.
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
So how does the apprenticeship work?
At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 15 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Data Driven Professionals apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at TARRC who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Eligibility
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
As a training provider, we are committed to ensuring that our apprenticeship programs deliver significant new knowledge and skills. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise.
If you already hold a Level 3, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in a closely related field, or possess substantial relevant experience, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding, as these programmes are designed for individuals who require upskilling or reskilling in their chosen career pathway.
You’ll need to be over 16, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
We're Tiro (pronounced ‘Tea-ro’ as in white, two sugars).
In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission. In our own small way, we’re helping to change the world – finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping to tackle the big issues of the day, like climate change. As well as helping people – young and old – to find their way.