Marketing Apprentice

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you’ll do

As the Marketing Apprentice at Nottingham College, your main responsibilities will be:

• To assist the marketing team in delivering engaging content for promotional, advertising and communications channels, including print, digital and social media.
• To support the development and implementation of marketing and campaign plans, under supervision and help produce core college printed materials, including researching, writing and proof-reading course guides, info booklets and newsletters.
• To help maintain a central content database, ensuring information is up to date.
• To support the delivery of digital campaigns, including scheduling social media posts and monitoring basic analytics.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is an excellent planner and possesses a positive can-do attitude. Other key attributes include:

• A team player who is confident in liaising with different stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience of working to action plans and creating social media content and editing web pages.
• Experience of handling workloads which may need reprioritising at short notice.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Sophie Hammond (Marketing and Campaigns Manager) on  Sophie.Hammond@NottinghamCollege.ac.uk.

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: week commencing 2nd February 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £24,840 to £25,230 per annum FTE (increasing to Band 4 upon completion of your apprenticeship). (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability