Marketing Officer - Apprenticeships for Schools. Part / Full Time

As we pen this role we fondly recall some of the brilliant British sporting achievements over the past 12 months across so many disciplines. And as we celebrate these successes we're conscious that behind every great athlete will be grass roots mentors: the people that taught them the basics and inspired them to follow their passion, as in teaching that one person who makes a difference.

We are an award-winning apprenticeship provider of these grass roots heroes, and with ambitious growth plans we need your skills to help us provide more individuals with opportunities to aspire and achieve.

If you're passionate about doing good and having a positive impact we can create a unique opportunity to market our brand of life - affirming impact. P.S. Experience of working in the education / schools / apprenticeship market is a bonus.

Role Info:
Marketing Officer
Stevenage HQ / Hybrid Working
£28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Full or Flex Part-Time hours considered

Product/Service: We work with schools and in the community to deliver apprenticeships for Community Activators, Sports Coaches and Teaching Assistants in schools.
Pedigree: 'Outstanding' Ofsted rated
Accolades: 2022 Apprenticeship Awards … Winner: Education & Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year!

Working Arrangement:

Two days a week in the first two weeks to allow relationships to be established.
Once a week thereafter for the first 3 months.
After 3 months, attendance at the Stevenage office would continue, once every other week.

About us:

We are Sporting and Educational Futures - a dynamic and innovative company with exciting plans for expansion over the coming years. Our core team of tutors are from a primary and secondary teaching background and our back-office support team revel in providing opportunities for individuals to aspire and achieve through apprenticeships. We've recently become part of the Real Group team who provide inclusive professional development for education professionals. We are now adding apprenticeships for learning support assistants support children with Special Needs in addition to our established Sports focussed apprenticeships.

We deliver through Sport and Special Needs expertise and through impact within the classroom - Our mentors are second to none and with ambitious growth plans we need your skills to help us provide more individuals with opportunities to aspire and achieve.

Our business is two-fold. Via our marketing channels, we share the opportunities available to individuals who want to step into the apprenticeship world, and our sales team recruits' schools who are looking to use their Apprenticeship Levy to train new or existing staff through apprenticeships. This is a competitive environment, so we're looking for a candidate who can bring new ideas to the table.

The Marketing Officer Role:

The successful applicant will work with colleagues across the business in order to deliver our sales and marketing strategies.

Reporting to the company Director and part of the wider Real Group (our parent company) marketing team, this is a position that could be ideal for an individual with experience in the apprenticeship world, although that's not a requirement as we're also keen to receive applications from people that are looking for an exciting, new challenge. We're looking for someone with commitment, enthusiasm and strong organisational and communication skills.

The role will include the undertaking of a variety of tasks relating to the implementation of our marketing strategies. Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

+ Working with the Director and Real Group's Head of Sales and Marketing developing existing sales and marketing strategies.
+ Take responsibility for delivering the implementation of the plan using current and new channels to market.
+ Develop an understanding of our training programmes and ensure coverage and presence on key platforms, including social media.
+ Write and deliver our regular employer engagement emails to support and enhance the recruitment of apprentices.
+ Become the sales and marketing champion for the new CRM system (Gold vision 8). This will include reporting and analysis as a way to demonstrate growth.
+ Attending conferences and training sessions.
+ Support the Recruitment Lead with the recruitment of candidates through established networks. This may involve conducting initial reviews of potential candidates.
+ Provide updates to employers in areas where tutors require support and core team
+ Support with responding to customer enquiries and complaints