Marketing and Events Apprentice
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £18,900
Hours: Full time - 37 Hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2 Years
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Closing date: 16th February 2025
Join the Marketing and Events team within the Business and Innovation Directorate (BID) at STFC, where we work to promote STFC’s opportunities and activities to businesses of all sizes.
As a Level 3 Marketing and Events Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting campaigns and events that drive innovation, business growth, start-up development, and campus activities. This hands-on role offers an outstanding opportunity to learn and develop skills in marketing, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement—all within a dynamic scientific and technological environment.
About the Apprenticeship with STFC
With training and support from experts in their fields, you’ll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role.
If working with innovative technologies on world-leading research isn’t enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won’t find anywhere else.
Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover!
STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing events that support BID’s activities.
* Help build marketing materials for events, newsletters, and social media that highlight BID’s activities.
* Support the promotion of STFC’s innovation and business support initiatives across different channels, including websites and social media.
* Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and event execution.
* Assist in monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing insights for continuous improvement.
* Provide general support to the marketing and events team, contributing to overall team goals.
Person specification
In order to apply for the role, we are looking for the following:
Essential:
* Achieved or predicted to achieve 2 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications).
* A basic understanding of marketing and event promotion, including the use of social media platforms.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
* A proactive attitude and willingness to give ideas and solutions.
Desirable:
* Experience of using Microsoft Office; including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Curiosity about and passion for science.
* Curiosity about or experience with business development, start-ups, or innovation activities.
* Experience working on events or marketing projects in a team setting.
Important Information
1. To complete the apprenticeship, you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
2. When applying for an apprenticeship, there is a set residency eligibility criteria that must be met by the applicant.
3. The training provider will also ask you to complete an initial assessment during the application process.
We will be in touch after the closing date, however, please reach out on apprenticerecruitment@ukri.org if you have any questions.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy.
We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology.
For more information about STFC please visit here.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role.
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