Are you passionate about marketing and have a love for food and the vibrant restaurant scene in Brighton? Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our team as a Digital Marketing & Communications Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in marketing while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

As an apprentice, you will be involved in a range of exciting digital marketing tasks, including content creation, media management, and performance reporting. Your daily activities will include creating engaging social media posts, interacting with customers and prospects, designing email marketing campaigns, and assisting in the creation of our monthly publication, The Main Course.
Responsibilities for an apprentice

• Write compelling, on-brand copy for various media, including social media and email campaigns.
• Work alongside internal teams on marketing projects, with regular meetings to track progress.
• Identify and create new marketing materials to engage both customers and the business.
• Manage and update the company’s social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities to strengthen customer relationships.
• Assist with the creation and analysis of monthly reports to track marketing performance, including working with in-house systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Liaise with different departments to support customer needs and ensure smooth operations.
• Research and suggest new digital marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
• Drive brand growth through outreach and PR opportunities.
• Coordinate digital and promotional campaigns in alignment with the marketing calendar.
• Stay updated on the latest digital marketing trends and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with external partners, suppliers, and customers via phone, video calls, and in person
• Travel to meet with customers or suppliers for events or content creation, as required

Skills / Experience

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about starting a career in digital marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of web techniques and digital tools.
• Familiar with major social media platforms.
• Understanding of digital advertising practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• An interest in design, branding, and photography would be a plus.
• Experience with Canva or similar design software is preferred.
• Great teamwork and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs (grade A-C) in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Onsite parking.
• Staff social events.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance

Prospects

• Upon completion of the apprenticeship their will be the opportunity to progress into a potential permanent based role in the business.

Job Title: Digital Marketing & Communications Apprentice
Apprenticeship: Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3
Location: Brighton
Salary: £20,000 – £23,000 per annum
Full time: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week, 8am-3pm

For more information about this Apprenticeship role please contact Frankie Denahy at Next Step Apprenticeships.