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Social Media and Digital Marketing Apprentice

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
Sports for Champions Unit D9, Evans Business Centre Deeside Industrial Estate, Welsh Road Deeside CH5 2JZ
Salary
Apprenticeship rates
Closing date
8 Aug 2021

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Specialism
Marketing
Sector
Advertising, Media & PR
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Advanced
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic community interest company and make the role your own. We have ambitious plans for the successful candidate, including working with our portfolio of Elite Athletes, there is full training and support to become an integral member of the team. We work in a vibrant open office atmosphere.

Duties will include managing all our social media platforms in conjunction with the digital media manager, video editing, attending event days and national digital marketing campaigns to drive traffic and interactions.

Additional information

The Apprenticeship includes both on-the-job learning and off-the-job training which leads to nationally recognised qualifications. You will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Social Media and Digital Marketing.

Requirements

Skills

Knowledge of Social Media
Have creative flair
An outgoing, can do attitude
Keen to learn about all aspects of business and digital marketing
Organised, Confident, Reliable
Ability to think independently and work within a team
Punctual and reliable
Effective communication skills
Some experience in the creative industry could be an advantage but not necessary

Qualifications

GCSE C grade or above in English (or Welsh) and Maths

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Training provider:
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

Qualification:
Level 3 - Social Media & Digital Marketing

About the employer

Sports for Champions Unit D9, Evans Business Centre
Deeside Industrial Estate, Welsh Road
Deeside
CH5 2JZ

Disability confident

Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

Should you be successful in attaining an interview you will be required to attend at Sports for Champions headquarters

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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