CXK

Job Title: Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice Location: Ashford, Kent (4 days onsite) Salary: £14,892 per annum Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week) Contract: Fixed-term contract (18 months) Reports to: Marketing Manager CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. The CXK Way embodies the following core values: Ethical We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity Passionate We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support Innovative We inspire, enhance and improve Collaborative We engage, support and share with others The Team Our Marketing and Communications team is at the heart of CXK, driving the promotion of a wide range of programmes that support young people and adults across the Southeast. As a central team, we collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners to ensure our messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful. We re a small but creative and collaborative team, passionate about using marketing and communications to broaden awareness of our services and amplify the voices of those we support. From running targeted campaigns and managing our digital channels, to producing content and supporting programme teams with their promotional needs, we play a key role in shaping CXK s public presence. The Role Are you passionate about social media, content creation and all things digital? Want to kick-start your marketing career while making a difference to young people and communities? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. We re looking for a creative and motivated Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice to join our dynamic Marketing & Communications team. You ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of digital marketing activities, from managing social media channels and updating websites, to supporting campaigns and analysing performance data. Alongside your day-to-day role, you will complete the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketing Apprenticeship, with the guidance and support of your experienced colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning, creating and scheduling engaging content for our social media platforms Update and maintain CXK s websites, including creating and editing content Create high-quality artwork such as leaflets, posters and social media visuals in line with our brand guidelines Produce a range of digital communications to agreed schedules including e-bulletins and surveys Provide monthly analytics reports on the performance of digital communications Get involved in editing short videos for social media, campaigns, or internal use Apply learning and best practice from your apprenticeship training to your day-to-day responsibilities Skills and Knowledge At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Minimum Criteria Evidence of a genuine interest in marketing and communications Essential Criteria GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn Strong written and verbal communication skills Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content creation Flexible, adaptable, and receptive to feedback A proactive attitude and ability to work well in a team Commitment to undertake apprenticeship training and continuous development Ability to demonstrate CXK s values: Ethical, Passionate, Innovative, Collaborative Employee Experience A career with CXK is rewarding, offering you the opportunity to make a real difference while developing your own potential. This exciting apprenticeship within the Marketing and Communications team gives you the chance to build hands-on experience across a broad range of digital marketing activities - from content creation and campaign planning to social media and analytics. You'll work alongside a supportive, experienced team who are passionate about creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. As part of a central team, you ll gain insight into multiple CXK programmes and audiences, developing a versatile skillset and contributing to work that helps people of all ages to thrive. Whether you re designing eye-catching visuals, helping shape messaging, or analysing engagement data, your work will play a key role in amplifying our impact and reaching those who need our support most. Benefits of working with us Our employee benefits include: 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria) Benenden private healthcare cover Flexible working Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Training and development programmes and opportunities Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more Recruitment Timeline Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 Application review date: Friday 19th September 2025 Interviews dates: Tuesday 30th September 2025 Useful Information If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team. Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.

About CXK CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. The CXK Way embodies the following core values: Ethical We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity. Passionate We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support. Innovative We inspire, enhance and improve. Collaborative We engage, support and share with others. The ASK Programme CXK is the lead deliverer of the Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge programme in the south of England. Known concisely as ASK, the programme is funded by the Careers and Enterprise Company (The CEC) to support schools and colleges with educating students (and their parents) about apprenticeships and technical education pathways. We achieve this by providing assemblies and workshops, harnessing reputable information from the Department for Education, Amazing Apprenticeships, apprentice employers and approved training providers. The Team The ASK team at CXK is small but impactful. Last year, CXK led the south region to engage more than 800 schools and colleges in over 4,000 activities, achieving over 200,000 engagements with individual students and parents, with 98% of schools/colleges rating the provision as good or excellent. We lead a network of partner organisations and simultaneously employ a small team of Apprenticeships Advisers directly. Collectively, staff and partners facilitate the ASK activities in their allocated areas of the south. One such area is Kent and Medway, for which we are delighted to invite new applications to join our team as an additional employed member of staff. The Role The Apprenticeships Adviser will travel across Kent and Medway to a broad range of school and college settings, delivering informative and engaging assemblies and workshops for students and parents. Sharing your knowledge of apprenticeships and technical education pathways, you will inspire and empower people to consider such options. Each student and each learning environment will be unique, so the opportunity lends itself well to candidates who enjoy traveling and working in varied locations, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and educating people of all abilities. You will routinely liaise with Careers Leaders and senior school/college staff to arrange and deliver activities for students during the school day. Whilst most activities will take place between 8:30am and 3:30pm, travel before and after these times will be required and occasional attendance at parents evenings will also be required, but you will be given time off in lieu where this is applicable. We would require you to work three days-a-week (22.2 hours) with a pro rata holiday entitlement. Skills and Knowledge At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Minimum Criteria Experience of delivering engaging presentations and workshops to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, teachers, and stakeholders Experience of coordinating and booking events, managing multiple tasks to meet targets and deadlines Demonstratable evidence of building and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and local partners to foster a supportive and collaborative environment Essential Criteria Communication skilled verbal engager of young people; email liaison and negotiation with education staff Enthusiasm empowering young people; presenting to groups and supporting schools; takes pride in the quality of own work Flexible willing to deliver activities during school timetables, including occasional evening events Integrity can be trusted to work productively and transparently Knowledge demonstratable evidence of understanding apprenticeships and T Levels and a commitment to ongoing training and development relevant to the role Organisation adept at juggling activities and travel, emails and routine project administration; balancing school site work with homebased preparation Travel qualified to drive and has reliable access to a vehicle Employee Experience A career with CXK is rewarding work enabling you to fulfil your potential. This eclectic and exciting role within the ASK team provides the opportunity for you to travel from home to various education settings, networking with teachers and careers educators across the Kent and Medway area. You will build upon specialised skills and knowledge relating to apprenticeship and technical career pathways and be a positive influence on young people s lives. Benefits of working with us Our employee benefits include: 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria) Benenden private healthcare cover Flexible working Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Training and development programmes and opportunities Mental and physical healthcare initiatives Recruitment Timeline Vacancy closing date: Monday 24th February 2025 at 9:00am Application review date: Tuesday 25th February 2025 Interviews dates: From 12th March 2025 Useful Information If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team. Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.