Marketing Apprentice in Manchester

Far East Consortium is a global developer predominantly focused on large scale residential projects. We are an ambitious company with big plans and expect a lot from our employees. In return, we offer a vibrant working environment, competitive salaries, and reward success. There is certainly no ‘glass ceiling’ here; successful individuals are quickly recognised and rewarded accordingly – a career at Far East Consortium can be whatever you make of it.

In Manchester, FEC, working in a joint venture with Manchester City Council, are undertaking one of the largest opportunities for transformational change outside of London, through the Victoria North development, which will be Manchester’s greatest residential renewal project in a lifetime.

• Research & Insights: Collect, analyse, and interpret consumer data to support informed marketing decisions and identify opportunities for growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across FEC, Found and external agencies to ensure research insights are embedded into business strategies and that marketing activities align with consumer needs.
• Proactive Outreach: Confidently interact with potential partners and operators aligned with our brand values, supporting the development of our new neighbourhoods.
• Brand Representation: Develop a strong understanding of the FEC and Found brands, consistently representing our identity and values in all interactions.
• Creative Support: Assist in producing marketing assets including digital content, brochures, presentation decks, and signage to enhance brand visibility.
• Campaign Coordination: Contribute to the planning, execution, and management of multi-channel marketing campaigns, supporting projects from initial concept through to launch.
• Innovation & Learning: Stay informed on emerging marketing trends and actively develop skills in SEO, analytics, and digital advertising to contribute fresh ideas to the team.

• Completion of college studies with a minimum of 104 UCAS points (equivalent to a BCC grade, including Marketing as a subject) or completion of a level 3 Marketing apprenticeship. We will also consider previous marketing experience should it meet the requirements of the Level 4 apprenticeship.
• A creative thinker who is eager to learn and understands trends.
• Analytical skills and a confident Microsoft Excel user.
• Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Final Cut), TikTok, Instagram or other marketing tools is desirable.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and multitasking abilities.

Competitive salary aligned to the Manchester Living Wage. 24 days annual leave + bank holidays. Company Pension Scheme. Life Assurance. Voluntary benefits including gym membership discounts and cycle to work. 40 hours of paid voluntary work.

It is the Company’s policy to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. Furthermore, the Company will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above grounds.