Marketing Apprentice

Introduction

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Marketing Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in marketing while gaining valuable hands-on experience within the construction industry. 

About the Employer

Gipping is an award-winning regional construction company delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and community developments. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and creating a positive impact in the communities where we work.

We employ between 35-40 staff based either at our head office in Baylham, or on various sites across East Anglia.

We have won multiple awards, most recently as a finalist in the East Anglian Daily Times, Suffolk Business of the Year, Customer Excellence category. We have held the Investors in People Gold Accreditation for over 8 years.

We became an Employee Owned Trust in 2023.

What You'll Do

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Assist in creating content for social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and the company website
• Develop project case studies, news articles, and company updates
• Support the production of marketing materials, presentations, brochures, and award submissions
• Monitor and update website content to ensure information remains accurate and engaging
• Capture and organise project photography, videos, and marketing assets
• Assist with marketing campaigns and internal communications
• Support the organisation of company events, exhibitions, careers fairs, and community engagement activities
• Visit live construction sites
• Help track marketing performance and prepare basic reports on campaign effectiveness
• Maintain project information
• Ensure all marketing activity reflects the company’s brand guidelines and values
• Assist with social value reporting and analysis

Training Outcome

• Support and mentoring from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to attend industry events and networking activities
• Career progression opportunities within a growing regional construction business
• Further training to support career progression

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Positive & Proactive Attitude
• Task management
• Professional and Approachable
• Microsoft Office Knowledge
• Interest in marketing
• Interest in communications
• Interest in digital media
• Social media/content creation
• Canva Experience (desirable)
• Interest in construction
• Interest in architecture
• Interest in sustainability
• Interest in built environment
• Interest in photography

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - maths and English - A*-B/9-5

Course Information

Course: Multi-channel marketer (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break each day.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE