Marketing Apprentice
The Aldingbourne Trust · Norton · posted 29 July 2026
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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
Where it leads
- There is possibility for future role for the right person on successful completion of the apprenticeship
About The Aldingbourne Trust
The Aldingbourne Trust is a well-established West Sussex charity based near Chichester that supports adults with learning disabilities and autistic people to live independent, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. Founded in 1978, the Trust provides a wide range of services including supported living, day opportunities, skills development, training, and employment support. Through its social enterprises and the award-winning WorkAid employment programme, it helps individuals gain confidence, develop workplace skills, and secure paid employment within their local communities. The Trust also operates the popular Aldingbourne Country Centre, which combines visitor attractions with opportunities for people it supports to gain practical work experience and contribute positively to society
Things to consider
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
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Math (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- THE ALDINGBOURNE TRUST, BLACKMILL LANE, NORTON, CHICHESTER, PO18 0JP
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