Marketing Assistant Apprentice

  • Company: PENDLESIDE HOSPICE
  • Location: BURNLEY, BB10 2LW
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,550.00 per year
  • Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
  • Ref: NAS-2000035739
  • Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • 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.

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