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Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer
9.1/10

Job Details

Ongoing
£16,500
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Digital Marketing, PR & Communications, Marketing
Bristol, Marlow

Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship

Are you a school or college leaver looking to develop your skills and realise your full potential?

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, energetic and innovative company?

About Softcat Apprenticeships

Our award winning apprenticeship scheme equips you with the skills, knowledge, and expertise to succeed in your chosen role and business area. As an apprentice your time will be split between 80% work experience and 20% off-the-job training with the support of our dedicated training provider. This is a fantastic opportunity for school or college leavers looking to kick start their career. 

Business Apprenticeship - Marketing

Our Business Apprenticeship Programme is designed to equip you with everything you need to become a successful Business Executive. The programmes will build and accelerate your skills and knowledge in your chosen business area, whilst supporting you on your journey to completing your qualification.  

The marketing function sits at the heart of Softcat's future market expansion and is accountable for partner marketing, sales enablement, communications, events, promotions, digital, campaign and performance marketing. Our Marketing opportunities span across two areas of our Marketing department, our Digital marketing team, and our Campaigns team, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the team, and build a core marketing skill set from the ground up. 

What we need from you

  • A passion for Marketing
  • A good team player with the ability to also work independently
  • Organised with administrative skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships
  • A willingness and desire to learn new things 

Entry Requirements

  • A prior attainment level 1 for Math's and English and a score of Entry Level 3 or higher during the initial assessment in English & Maths (About prior attainment)
  • No previous work experience of over 3 months in a Business executive or administrative type of role
  • You must possess a current valid Right to Work in the UK

Work in a way that works for you

As part of our commitment to supporting, attracting and retaining the best diverse talent, Softcat is proud to partner with organisations like WORK180, My G Work and Black Young Professionals. Work 180 endorse employers that demonstrate on-going support for women at work, including offering benefits and policies that best support female employees. My G Work support us in our aim of attracting more LGBTQ+ talent. The BYP network support us in diversifying our talent pool by tapping into the black professional community. 

In fact, we recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: 

  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home (subject to role and requirements of the team)
  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
  • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs 

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

About Softcat

For ambitious school and college leavers, a Softcat Apprenticeship is a great first step into the working world. You'll earn, learn and gain industry renowned qualifications all within a structured progression path. If you're looking to make the most of your ambition and personality, then a career at Softcat could be perfect for you.

Softcat is a billion-pound technology company with a strong sense of community and belonging. Our goal as a business is to be the leading voice in the IT infrastructure, product and services industry – maintaining, and exceeding, levels of customer and employee satisfaction. We're a trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Dell, providing customers with the best solutions to meet their needs.

We offer Level 3 advanced apprenticeships across the UK within Sales, Business and Technical & Services. We’re also starting to offer higher level apprenticeships at Level 4+. You don’t need work experience or a tech background to do an apprenticeship with us. If you have the passion and enthusiasm to learn and perform, we’ll teach you the rest!

Our apprenticeships feature a blend of on-the-job work experience and off-the-job training, with lots of support from colleagues and mentors. And we’re hybrid working meaning you can split your week between working from a local office and working from home. There are always exciting things going on in our offices.

94% of our apprentices are offered a permanent position at Softcat post apprenticeship which goes to show the amazing opportunity available with us.

And whilst we take our business very seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Life at Softcat is about working hard with a smile on our faces. The culture is one that people enjoy being part of as shown by all our recent awards including being listed in the top 5 rankings for both ‘Great Places to Work’ and Glassdoor’s ‘Best Places to Work Employees’ Choice Awards’: showing our commitment to offering the best possible experience.

How to apply

To apply for this programme and to find out more, please click on the apply button below.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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