Reference number: JR239459
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office at Universal Square, Manchester UK
Working pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: 18 month fixed-term contract
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £23,400 - £24,235 per annum
We are looking for a Marketing and Events Executive Apprentice to join our team on a 18 month fixed term contract.
The Marketing and Events Executive will play a key role in developing and delivering Kaplan's face-to-face and online webinar events. The role offers exposure to different marketing sub teams and an opportunity to work across all elements of the customer life cycle and marketing mix.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent undergraduate looking for an apprenticeship to give formal training, exposure to different marketing subteams, and relevant work experience.
What you'll bring to the role
We're looking for a confident self-starter who isn't afraid of a challenge. You'll receive all the formal training and support to do your role well, and if you're looking to take ownership of improving Kaplan's online and face-to-face events, you'll go far. Ideally we would like:
- Ability to balance priorities and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- A passion for running projects and events.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Confidence to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
What we do
Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy/tax/finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.
What we believe in
Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.
Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.
Our Values
We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.
- Act with integrity
- Empower and support
- Create opportunity
- Grow knowledge
- Drive results together
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. Please note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as this vacancy will be closed once, we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview, if you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to a second stage interview (this maybe online or face-to-face) You will also be asked to prepare a task, details of which will be shared in the interview invite.