Marketing Apprentice

Summary

Marketing Apprentice supporting the Retail Marketing Manager and Planning team with the organisation, planning and delivery of campaigns, content and activations that increase sales and brand awareness. Using creativity, organisation and a proactive approach, you'll contribute to the wider Marketing team and Seasalt’s success.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Working Days: Monday - Friday. Working Times: 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Supporting the organisation and delivery of marketing plans and campaigns. 
• Assisting with administrative tasks, including organising meetings and coordinating activity.  
• Working closely with the Retail Marketing Manager on the execution of retail marketing initiatives. 
• Liaising with teams across the business to gather and share information as needed.  
• Contributing ideas and conducting research to support marketing briefs and activations. 
• Supporting point-of-sale (POS) activity alongside Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising teams. 
• Assisting with campaign reporting, including gathering data and insights from stakeholders. 

Where you'll work

Unit 8 Falmouth Business Park
Bickland Water Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4SZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Attendance to college bi-weekly.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3 or above)
• Maths (grade 3 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any Subject (grade C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Respectful
• Motivated
• Positive & pro-active
• Reliable