Job Description Marketing Executive Apprentice £12,313.60 Per Annum Skelmersdale, WN8 9TD Swarm Group is working with Virtue Technologies in their search for a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to gain a wide variety of skills and build an excellent career in marketing. About Virtue Technologies Virtue Technologies has a real focus and passion for the Education sector and has been a leading provider of IT solutions to primary and secondary schools, multi-academy trusts and FE colleges since 2006. Virtue Technologies understands that all educational institutions have individual requirements and work in partnership with their customers, aiming to improve teaching and learning and ultimately supporting a school, college, or university in its ICT vision. They do this by providing a customised and local service that is both flexible and innovative. Responsibilities and Duties Article/Blog writing Ad campaign set-up and management including tracking and reporting on advertising activities Generating leads to drive opportunities into the sales team PR creation & management Updating and cleansing data Assessing campaigns and generating actions to improve Working with the Head of Sales and Marketing to ensure daily management of social media content and lead generation, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms. Owning and delivering social media coverage and engagement Working Week Core working hours are from 8:30am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. During your working hours, you must complete a minimum of 6 hours per week of study time with tutor support working towards the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification. Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Career progression Opportunity for hybrid working after a 6-month prob a t i on period Supportive team environment Cycle to work scheme A day off for your birthday Free breakfast, fruit, tea and coffee in the office Free parking Future Prospects A s Virtue continues along their amazing growth journey they are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the team, offering many opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Desired Qualities and Requirements Ability to work as part of a team and independently Confident and positive attitude Excellent communication skills both written and verbal An interest in marketing Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent Training Information Training will be with us – Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification, this apprenticeship will take between 12 - 14 months to complete with assessments. The apprentice is required to complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, working towards achieving the qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, where the apprentice will be allocated tasks to be completed during working hours. By applying for this position, you agree for your data to be stored by Swarm Recruitment until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Your data will only be used for the purposes intended. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you if requested.