Social Media and Marketing Apprentice

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Social Media and Marketing Apprentice to join our team!

About us…

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.

What is ARC? We embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport

Work Perks of being a Social Media and Marketing Apprentice...

Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
Discounted food & ARC days out
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Apprentice to support the delivery of social media and marketing activity across our Greyhound sites. This role is social media-first, with marketing support as a secondary focus, offering hands-on experience across content creation, campaign support, and digital marketing. The role is designed to support the Marketing Manager, with a strong emphasis on learning, development, and building practical experience.

Please note that the role will be based at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium with travel across other greyhound sites as required. Throughout the course of your apprenticeship, you will have one day per week allocated to off-the-job training and study towards achieving your Level 3 Marketing qualification.

Responsibilities (Please see attached Job Description for further details):

Create, film, edit, schedule, and publish engaging social media content across multiple greyhound platforms
Support marketing campaigns through content creation, asset preparation, and brand consistency
Assist with content planning, trend research, and audience engagement monitoring
Track social media performance and contribute to monthly marketing reports
Provide on-site event support including photography, filming, live coverage, and promotions
Develop skills in digital marketing, video editing, campaign delivery, and performance analysis through ongoing training
Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in any ad-hoc related marketing or social media tasks
Complete all required apprenticeship coursework and tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines
The person we are looking for as a Social Media and Marketing Apprentice has…..

· GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics are required. Additional qualifications or coursework in business administration or human resources are desirable but not essential

· Strong attention to detail with a high standard of literacy and written communication

· Interest in social media trends, digital marketing, and content creation

· Basic knowledge of video editing and content creation tools (e.g. CapCut, Canva, Adobe Suite or similar)

· Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

· Creative mindset with a willingness to learn and develop new skills

We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.