Multi Channel Marketing Apprentice in Paignton

Salary: £15,434.00 per annum, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type: Full time, fixed term until 01 September 2027. 37 hours per week

Location: Paignton, Devon

At South Devon College, we're passionate about helping people achieve their ambitions and creating opportunities that transform lives. We're looking for a creative, enthusiastic and digitally minded Marketing Apprentice to join our Marketing team and gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical skills across social media, website management, content creation, digital marketing, SEO, CRM and campaign delivery, while supporting live projects that enhance the College's reputation, engage key audiences and inspire future students.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll play an important role in delivering impactful marketing activity while building the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career in marketing.

We're looking for a motivated and organised individual with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) who is keen to develop a career in marketing and complete the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship. You'll have experience using social media, be confident with Microsoft Office applications, and possess strong communication, organisational and digital skills. A genuine interest in marketing, content creation and digital communications is essential, along with the ability to manage priorities, work accurately to deadlines, and collaborate effectively as part of a team. You'll also be committed to confidentiality, GDPR compliance and accessibility standards, and be willing to travel between College sites and occasionally support evening and weekend events.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

A South Devon College Apprenticeship lasts 12 OR 18 months, during which time you will earn and learn with practical on-the-job-training, gaining real experience, with real responsibilities to allow you to develop your skills and talents - but don’t worry our experienced team will be on hand to support you all the way. As part of this superb opportunity, you will gain formal qualifications and take your first step on the road to success.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

• 25 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• FREE Parking Permit or FREE Stagecoach Bus travel, which can be used year round on alternative routes;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%;
• Free fitness suite facility membership, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes including TOTUM Student Card;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Fantastic Progression Opportunities.

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 19 August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Having read the job description, should you have any questions relating to the role prior to applying, please contact Laura Chatterton via email at laurachatterton@southdevon.ac.uk

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).