Introduction

Kick-start your marketing career with The Aldingbourne Trust! If you're creative, organised and full of enthusiasm, this exciting Marketing Apprentice role lets you bring ideas to life, make a real community impact, and gain a recognised Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification in a supportive, values-driven environment.

About the Employer

The Aldingbourne Trust is a well-established West Sussex charity based near Chichester that supports adults with learning disabilities and autistic people to live independent, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. Founded in 1978, the Trust provides a wide range of services including supported living, day opportunities, skills development, training, and employment support. Through its social enterprises and the award-winning WorkAid employment programme, it helps individuals gain confidence, develop workplace skills, and secure paid employment within their local communities. The Trust also operates the popular Aldingbourne Country Centre, which combines visitor attractions with opportunities for people it supports to gain practical work experience and contribute positively to society

What You'll Do

What you will be doing:

Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of marketing activities that help raise awareness of the Aldingbourne Trust’s work and impact
Gain experience across a wide range of marketing channels, including social media, websites, email marketing, events, public relations, and content creation
Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to campaigns that engage supporters, visitors, donors, partners, and the wider community, while developing valuable skills in research, digital marketing, communications, and campaign analysis

Key Responsibilities:

Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of marketing campaigns and promotional activities
Conduct market, audience, and competitor research using primary and secondary research methods
Use research findings and marketing data to support campaign planning and decision-making
Create, source, and edit content for digital and offline marketing channels, including websites, email campaigns, social media, promotional materials, and event displays
Ensure all marketing communications align with the Aldingbourne Trust’s brand guidelines and values
Assist with the management and organisation of marketing assets, images, documents, and promotional materials
Publish, monitor, and respond to website and social media content where appropriate
Support the promotion and administration of events, fundraising initiatives, community activities, and campaigns
Assist with email marketing campaigns and other digital marketing activity
Monitor campaign performance, reporting on engagement, reach, and effectiveness
Support budget tracking and the monitoring of marketing expenditure in line with organisational procedures
Keep up to date with emerging marketing trends, technologies, and best practices
Creative, Enthusiastic, Eager to learn, Professional and Committed to inclusion, diversity and community engagement

The Aldingbourne Trust works in an environment of mutual respect, valuing every individual they support, both colleagues and the wider communities they serve, ensuring that everyone is always treated with dignity, compassion, and inclusivity.

Who you will be:

This role is ideal for someone who is creative, organised, enthusiastic, and interested in building a career within marketing and communications
Someone with a keen interest in marketing, communications, and digital media
Someone with strong written and verbal communication skills
Someone with the willingness to learn new skills and embrace new technologies
Previous marketing experience is not required as full training and support will be provided

Training Outcome

There is possibility for future role for the right person on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Committed
Willing to learn
Multi-tasker
Dedicated
Professional

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4
Essential - GCSE - Math - 4

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 including one day per week at Chichester College. Some evenings and weekends required as the business needs.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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