Digital Marketing Executive

(Degree Apprenticeship)

GAIN LINE is a WCG brand that delivers web and software development services for SMEs. We exist to help our clients generate greater commercial gains, through the digital optimisation of business processes.

We are working with Manchester Metropolitan University to offer a degree apprenticeship in Digital Marketing.

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The role

As a Digital Marketing Executive, you’ll dive headfirst into the exciting world of marketing by contributing to and developing integrated marketing campaigns to promote our brand and service offering, while learning on the job through 1-2-1 mentorship, and at University.

Here are some of the things you’ll be involved in:

  • Development and implementation of our marketing strategy in line with our overall BD goals
  • Creating awareness of and developing the GAIN LINE brand
  • Producing creative content, including videos, imagery and blog posts
  • Running social media channels (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter) to enhance audience engagement
  • Organising and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions
  • Maintaining and updating customer databases
  • Conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups
  • Evaluating and reviewing marketing campaigns, advertising and SEO to make sure the correct mediums are being used and campaigns are effective
  • Tracking marketing performance and return on investment and prepare weekly or monthly reports for management
  • Monitoring and reporting on competitor activity
  • Supporting the wider group brands where required

Entry Requirements

Candidates for the Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship should have a minimum of 104 points at A2 (grades BCC) or an equivalent, eg BTEC DMM.

We also welcome applicants who hold Level 3 professional qualifications, such as:

  • CIM Level 3 Digital Marketing Professional
  • Level 3 Digital Marketer Apprenticeship
  • Level 3 Junior Content Producer
    Apprenticeship

Personal Qualities

  • Strong interest in marketing and a desire to learn and grow in the field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Committed to learning
  • Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges

Salary and Benefits:

  • A starting salary of £18,000, with a yearly salary review
  • Regular 1 to 1s with your manager
  • We offer truly flexible working hours to maintain a healthy work/life balance
  • No regular commuting
  • Quarterly social gatherings
  • Company MacBook + home office budget
  • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Christmas period and your birthday off

Future prospects

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position for the right candidate post graduation.

Next steps:

Please submit a Cover Letter & CV to tom@gainline.co.uk

The application process includes an informal chat, followed by a more formal employer interview if shortlisted.