Digital Marketing Apprentice

We are looking to recruit an energetic, strategic and highly motivated Digital Marketing Apprentice to join our outstanding team at Durham Sixth Form Centre, part of the Providence Learning Partnership. Working directly with the Assistant Principal responsible for Growth and Partnerships, your mission will be to serve as a digital voice and strategic storyteller for a flourishing, high-performing educational community. This is an incredible opportunity to earn a full salary while graduating with a tuition-fee-free Bachelor’s Degree (BSc/BA Hons) in Digital Marketing (awarded by the University of Staffordshire or the University of Worcester), launching your career at the very forefront of the educational and creative sectors.

What Makes This Role Unique?

Durham Sixth Form Centre is the largest post-16 provider in the region, accounting for approximately 50% of post-16 outcomes in County Durham. As our Digital Marketing Apprentice, your work goes beyond daily content creation; you will actively shape campaigns that support our mission to transform lives through education.

• High-Profile Partnerships: Collaborate on major multi-agency campaigns, including our flagship partnership with Durham University and Atom bank to launch an innovative new school.
• Targeted Communication: Master the art of multi-stakeholder engagement. You will tailor complex narratives for a diverse audience, including local leadership, press, higher education partners, students and the wider community.
• Long-Term Career Progression: Build a high-impact professional portfolio and develop specialised, in-demand skills. This position is designed to launch your marketing career, offering a clear pathway for professional growth and future advancement.

We are looking for someone who:

• Meets the Level 6 Degree entry criteria (Typically 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including grade B or 6 in English, and a typical 112 UCAS point equivalent from at least two A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications). 
• Is a natural storyteller with the ability to write articulate, intelligent and nuanced copy for highly varied audiences.
• Is collaborative, proactive and radiates a “can-do” optimistic attitude under pressure.
• Is culturally aware and deeply committed to values of diversity, equity, inclusion and the safeguarding of data.
• Possesses an innate curiosity for digital landscapes, trends and emerging technologies.

Why choose us?

• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation. 
• Fully Funded Higher Education: Achieve a full Level 6 BA or BSc (Hons) Degree with zero student debt, supported by structured, high-quality workplace CPD and mentoring.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive and driven by purpose.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of suitable applications be received. Early application is strongly advised.

How to Apply

Candidates must complete all sections of the Application Form in sufficient detail through the National Apprenticeship Service using the link below.

Please note: Your application form is the primary tool used for shortlisting. If little or no information is provided, it will be impossible to assess your suitability and you will not be considered for an interview. While CVs may be used by the apprenticeship provider for initial eligibility sense-checks (e.g., confirming you do not already hold a degree in the same subject), they do not replace the application form.

The Assessment Process

To secure an apprenticeship, candidates must successfully complete an initial assessment with our training provider, which includes Maths, English, and technical assessments.

Depending on the timeline of your application, this process will happen in one of two ways:

Pre-Interview: The apprenticeship provider may carry out this assessment prior to the interview stage with the school.

Post-Offer: If you are interviewed before this assessment takes place, any job offer extended by the school will be conditional, subject to the successful completion of all initial assessment activities with the apprenticeship provider.

The Application Form should be completed using the link below which will take you directly to the National Apprenticeship Service online application form. 

Apply now: Digital Marketing Degree Apprentice