Marketing Assistant Apprentice
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Company: PENDLESIDE HOSPICE
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Location: BURNLEY, BB10 2LW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,550.00 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000035739
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
Brief Description
Supporting our Communications & Marketing Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing Pendleside’s marketing activity - sharing powerful stories, boosting our online presence, and helping drive support for our services and fundraising events that make our care possible.
Training to be Provided
- Multi-channel Marketer Level 3
- The apprentice will attend day-release at Burnley College one day per week
Future Prospects
Potential progression into further fundraising or business roles subject to performance and vacancies.
Vacancy Detail
Communications & Marketing Support:
- Assist with planning and delivering marketing activities and campaigns across digital and print channels
- Support the promotion of fundraising events, retail activities, Hospice services, and organisational campaigns to increase awareness and income generation
- Create engaging content for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok
- Assist with developing and scheduling social media posts, advertisements, and digital campaigns
- Monitor and update website content to ensure information is accurate, engaging, and up to date
- Support the creation of marketing materials including newsletters, posters, leaflets, presentations, and promotional resources
- Assist with photography and design work for internal and external communications
- Help collate and write stories, articles, and press content to promote Hospice services, events, and community impact
- Work with external suppliers such as printers, designers, and media contacts to support campaign delivery
- Assist with data analytics, campaign reporting, and measuring marketing performance and engagement
- Support the development of internal communications and staff engagement through platforms such as Viva Engage
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the Hospice marketing and communications plan
- Attend and contribute to Communications & Marketing Huddles and team meetings
Learning and Development:
- Complete all apprenticeship training, assignments, and assessments on time
- Actively seek feedback and support from line managers and tutors
- Apply learning from training into day-to-day work
What You Will Learn:
Through your apprenticeship, you will develop skills in:
- Marketing principles and brand awareness
- Social media management and digital marketing
- Content creation, copywriting, and storytelling
- Communication across different audiences and channels
- Design, photography, and promotional content development
- Campaign planning and performance analysis
- Website content management and digital engagement
- Time management, organisation, and teamwork
- Budget awareness and campaign administration
Other Information
DBS: Appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.