Apprentice Marketing and Events Assistant

Help to safeguard the future of our soils and join the leading UK society for soil scientists. The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is an established international membership organisation committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. The Society brings together those working within academia, practitioners implementing soil science in industry and all those working with, or with an interest in soils. We promote research and education, both academically and in practice, and build collaborative partnerships to help safeguard our soil for the future.

We are looking for an ambitious, pro-active apprentice to join the operations team as we continue to lead the way in soil science at the forefront of the sector.

Are you a creative and organised individual eager to kickstart your career in marketing and events? Join us as a Marketing and Events Apprentice, where you'll receive comprehensive training to develop first-class event planning skills, innovative marketing strategies, and effective professional communication techniques. This role offers hands-on experience in coordinating impactful events and crafting compelling marketing campaigns, all while upholding the high standards of the Society. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights and contributing to projects that make a real difference. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences and communicating with purpose, we invite you to apply and grow with us. This role will lead to the successful completion of an apprenticeship development programme leading to a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, passionate about the natural environment with a keen interest in climate change to join our team to help support the soil science sector. You will hold 3/5 GCSEs Grade A-C or 9-4 including Maths and English (or equivalent level qualifications). You will be well organised, willing to follow instructions and learn new skills with a flexible attitude and ability to cope with change. You will approach issues with a can-do attitude and be self-motivated with a practical aptitude. Ability to work with a range of people and as part of a team is key, with clear and effective communication skills and an ambition to develop your career within the society.

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) was founded in 1947 by eminent British soil scientists with the aims of advancing the study of soil; being open to membership from all those with an interest in the study and uses of soil; and issuing an annual publication. Nowadays BSSS is an established international membership organisation and charity committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. With over 900 members, it is funded primarily through income from publications and subscriptions. The Society acts as a forum for the exchange of ideas and provides a framework for representing the views of soil scientists to other organisations and decision-making bodies. It promotes research by organising several events and conferences each year and by the publication of its two scientific journals, the European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS), and Soil Use and Management (SUM), in partnership with Wiley. It promotes education through a number of initiatives aimed at schools, colleges and universities. The Society has a regular and varied programme of scientific conferences on a wide range of soil-related issues and hosted the World Congress of Soil Science in 2022, Glasgow on behalf of the International Union of Soil Sciences.

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK.

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.