Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship - London Basketball Association About the Employer The London Basketball Association (LBA) is a community-focused organisation dedicated to promoting basketball as a tool for social change across London. It aims to make basketball accessible and inclusive for all, particularly targeting disadvantaged communities. The LBA runs programs to encourage personal development, physical fitness, and community engagement through basketball, as well as initiatives focused on education, employment, and social inclusion. About the role Key details: Working week: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, 30 hours per week (1 hour unpaid lunch break) Wage: £6.40 per hour Location: Grand Union Studios, 332 Ladbroke Grove, London, United Kingdom, W10 5AD Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Digital Marketing Duration: 15 months Primary Focus: Marketing and Social Media: Drive and manage marketing and social media presence to increase brand visibility and engagement. The role will require using your own computer. Key Responsibilities: Assist in creating and executing marketing plans that align with the company’s overall business goals Conduct market research to understand target audiences, competitor activities, and market trends Design and manage digital campaigns across various platforms (e.g., social media, email, content marketing). Use analytics to track campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimize results. Create, schedule, and publish engaging content (text, image, and video) across social media platforms Monitor trends to keep content fresh, relevant, and appealing to target audiences. Engage with followers, respond to comments, and foster a community on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Track social media metrics to measure reach, engagement, and growth, using insights to improve future content Ensure that all marketing materials and social media posts align with brand guidelines and tone of voice Assist in developing brand messaging that resonates with target audiences and communicates key business values. Identify areas for improvement within current marketing processes and suggest innovative approaches Implement tools and workflows to streamline digital marketing efforts and improve productivity About the Candidate Skills & Personal Qualities Required: Strong understanding of various Microsoft and/or Google applications, e.g. Word, Excel etc. A willingness to get stuck in and help the team on the ‘hands on’ aspects of admin and operations. Able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines. Passionate about helping the community and/or basketball. You are creative, innovative, and always think outside the box Qualifications Required: GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) preferred GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) preferred Things to consider: The successful candidate MUST own a computer About the Employer Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 2nd in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2023-2024. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect. Benefits Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more Earn while you learn No debt Automatic rise in pay after 12 months Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month) Secure a job with little or no experience Remote learning Next steps & Pre-employment checks (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - Matrix Security Watchdog (Capita). The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Please google the location prior to applying. LMPDM