For over 30 years, Real Life Options have grown to become a national provider of social support and empowerment for people with learning disabilities and autism to have more choice and greater control over their lives.

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Digital Marketing Apprentice to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in digital marketing and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of digital channels.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help deliver digital marketing activity across our websites, social media channels, email campaigns and online advertising. You'll also have opportunities to get involved in content creation, including photography and videography projects across the UK.

You occasionally be required to travel to other offices, so it would be useful if you are doing driving lessons or already a driver.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the management and updating of company websites

• Creating and publishing digital content, including news articles, blogs and campaign materials

• Assisting with social media planning, scheduling and reporting

• Supporting email marketing campaigns and audience communications

• Helping monitor website and campaign performance using analytics tools

• Assisting with search engine optimisation (SEO) activities

• Supporting photography and videography projects

• Contributing to digital marketing campaigns and wider marketing initiatives

• Working with colleagues across the organisation to support communications and engagement activities

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine interest in digital marketing and communications

• Eager to learn and develop new skills

• Creative, organised and proactive

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable using digital technology and online platforms

• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Good attention to detail and a positive attitude

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with some flexibility with regards to shift patterns e.g. 8am-4pm, 9:3am-5:30pm.

Perks & benefits:

At Real Life Options we treat our people with the same respect, care and consideration that we show to the people we support. Not only do we provide competitive rates of pay, but a great place also to work and great job satisfaction, our additional benefits include:

• A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)

• An employer contributory pension scheme

• A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)

• Life cover

• A financial wellbeing scheme

• A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services

• Recognition initiatives

• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

Future prospects:
Should you perform well in this role; there may be an opportunity for you to take up a permanent position at the end of your qualification.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day-to-day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 7.

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work-based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!