Marketing Apprentice

  • Company: THE ALDINGBOURNE TRUST
  • Location: CHICHESTER, PO18 0JP
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
  • Ref: NAS-2000045068
  • Application Deadline Date: 12/08/2026
  • Start Date: 22/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday including one day per week at Chichester College. Some evenings and weekends required as the business needs.

Brief Description

Kick-start your marketing career with The Aldingbourne Trust! If you're creative, organised and full of enthusiasm, this exciting Marketing Apprentice role lets you bring ideas to life, make a real community impact, and gain a recognised Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Future Prospects


  • There is possibility for future role for the right person on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

What you will be doing:



  • Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of marketing activities that help raise awareness of the Aldingbourne Trust’s work and impact

  • Gain experience across a wide range of marketing channels, including social media, websites, email marketing, events, public relations, and content creation

  • Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to campaigns that engage supporters, visitors, donors, partners, and the wider community, while developing valuable skills in research, digital marketing, communications, and campaign analysis


Key Responsibilities:



  • Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of marketing campaigns and promotional activities

  • Conduct market, audience, and competitor research using primary and secondary research methods

  • Use research findings and marketing data to support campaign planning and decision-making

  • Create, source, and edit content for digital and offline marketing channels, including websites, email campaigns, social media, promotional materials, and event displays

  • Ensure all marketing communications align with the Aldingbourne Trust’s brand guidelines and values

  • Assist with the management and organisation of marketing assets, images, documents, and promotional materials

  • Publish, monitor, and respond to website and social media content where appropriate

  • Support the promotion and administration of events, fundraising initiatives, community activities, and campaigns

  • Assist with email marketing campaigns and other digital marketing activity

  • Monitor campaign performance, reporting on engagement, reach, and effectiveness

  • Support budget tracking and the monitoring of marketing expenditure in line with organisational procedures

  • Keep up to date with emerging marketing trends, technologies, and best practices

  • Creative, Enthusiastic, Eager to learn, Professional and Committed to inclusion, diversity and community engagement


The Aldingbourne Trust works in an environment of mutual respect, valuing every individual they support, both colleagues and the wider communities they serve, ensuring that everyone is always treated with dignity, compassion, and inclusivity.


Who you will be:



  • This role is ideal for someone who is creative, organised, enthusiastic, and interested in building a career within marketing and communications

  • Someone with a keen interest in marketing, communications, and digital media

  • Someone with strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Someone with the willingness to learn new skills and embrace new technologies

  • Previous marketing experience is not required as full training and support will be provided

Other Information

What you need to know:



  • This is an 18-month apprenticeship plus 3 months end point assessment

  • Applicants need to be resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK

  • Applicants will not be eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer

  • Applicants should ideally be resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be a sensible commuter distance to the Blackmill Lane address and the College campus

  • Rural location so please consider transport options to and from work

  • Applicants will be expected to commit to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship

  • The hourly rate will be revised after 12 months in line with national minimum wage

Ready to start your adventure?