Marketing Officer Apprentice

Sport Structures Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is offering a Marketing Apprenticeship designed for individuals starting their marketing career. The role involves supporting the implementation of marketing plans, creating engaging content, and assisting with business development activities. As part of this apprenticeship, you will work closely with experienced mentors and gain hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Support from experienced mentors

Apprenticeship qualification

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of digital marketing trends and emerging technologies.
• Ability to create engaging marketing content across various formats.
• Experience or coursework related to social media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Sport Structures marketing plan.
• Assist with data entry and communications linked to business development.
• Create and schedule content across relevant social media platforms.
• Monitor audience engagement using digital analytics tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital marketing knowledge

Social media management

Content creation

Education

Level 3 Multi-channel Marketer Apprenticeship

Tools

CRM systems

Digital reporting tools

Job description

About Us

We are a sport consultancy and education and training provider having worked in the sector since 2002. We run two companies: Sport Structures Limited and Sport Structures Community Interest Company (CIC). Both work together to deliver an excellent service, with the CIC reinvesting back into sport. We pride ourselves on being a company with a social conscience.

Our Vision

Transform sport and physical activity through empowering and inspiring people.

Achieved Through

Our delivery of high-quality products and services, the development of innovative solutions that drive change and maximise impact, and providing accessible learning and development opportunities.

Our Mission

Provide solutions that add value and drive positive change, reflecting the diverse needs of sport and physical activity.

Our Values

• Passion
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Togetherness

People at the heart of what we do, we will develop individuals and organisations, and our team will be the best they can be. We adapt to sector needs, add value with flexible solutions, support the sector with sustainable outcomes, and behave in ways that positively impact the environments and communities we serve. Our reputation for delivering high-quality services is recognised and enhanced through a continuous improvement mindset.

Future Objectives by 2028

• Be the trusted training provider for lifelong learning.
• Build resilient organisations.
• Develop a future‑ready workforce.
• Achieve operational and digital excellence.
• Advocate our value to create positive change in sport.

Position Overview

This position is available for someone seeking to start a career in marketing and will be supported by undertaking the Level 3 Multi‑channel Marketer Apprenticeship. The role will be supported by the Director of Digital and an associate Marketing Manager working one day a week, as well as the tutor delivering the apprenticeship.

The previous Senior Project Officer Marketing and Business Development has left the marketing in a strong position with clear metric targets for awareness and growth. This new position will build on that sound base. Are you ready for the challenge?

Responsibilities

• Progression to other Marketing Roles could be achieved from this qualification, including the potential of a full‑time role within the company.
• Marketing plan: support the implementation of the Sport Structures marketing plan across all service areas, contributing ideas and activity under the guidance of the Director of Digital and Associate Marketing Manager.
• Business development support: work alongside the Business Development team to support marketing activity linked to business development opportunities, including assisting with data entry and communications using marketing systems and tools.
• Social media activity: support the delivery of the social media strategy by creating, scheduling, and posting content across relevant platforms, building online engagement and supporting awareness of Sport Structures products, services, and education and training opportunities.
• Campaign delivery: support the development and delivery of marketing campaigns that showcase Sport Structures products, services, and impact, contributing to the creation of engaging written, visual, and video content and assisting with monitoring campaign performance.
• Content creation: create accurate, engaging, and inclusive marketing content across a range of formats, ensuring all outputs align with brand guidelines and organisational values.
• Data management: support the maintenance of the Sport Structures CRM system, ensuring contact records are accurate and up to date, and assist with the management of segmented marketing lists.
• Digital reporting tools: use digital analytics and reporting tools (including website and social media insights) to monitor audience engagement and campaign performance, supporting the preparation of reports and dashboards shared with the internal team.
• Brand and consistency: apply brand guidelines consistently across marketing materials and support the development of branded templates and documentation to ensure a professional and consistent organisational identity.
• Processes and procedures: support the development and use of internal marketing processes and procedures, contributing to efficient and effective ways of working.
• Understanding trends: develop an understanding of digital marketing trends and emerging technologies, share learning to improve marketing activity and customer engagement.
• Events and engagement: support the planning and delivery of marketing and promotional events, including attending events online or in person where required, to raise awareness of Sport Structures work.
• Training and development: actively engage in the Level 3 Multi‑channel Marketer Apprenticeship, completing required learning, assessments, and development activities, and applying learning to the workplace.
• Equality and diversity: promote equality, diversity and social inclusion through marketing activity and day‑to‑day working practices, contributing positively to an inclusive working environment.
• Health and safety: comply with organisational health and safety policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Other duties: undertake other duties appropriate to the role, in line with the post holder’s level of responsibility, training and development needs.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm; Friday 9am – 4:30pm.