Marketing Officer Apprentice

Job Details

Job Title: Marketing Officer Apprentice
Reference: REQ006376
Location: Civic Centre, Pontypool
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Contract: Fixed term for 2 years
Salary: Apprenticeship rates or National Minimum Wage dependent on age
Hours: 37 days per week
Category: Adults and Communities, Apprenticeship

Job Description

Are you creative, organised and interested in marketing and communications? We’re looking for a Marketing Officer Apprentice to support the promotion of our Adult Community Learning service and help engage people across Torfaen.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working towards a recognised qualification, developing skills in digital marketing, content creation and campaign delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Create engaging marketing materials including brochures, social media content and digital assets
• Support campaigns to promote Adult Community Learning courses and activities
• Assist with managing social media channels and responding to online engagement
• Analyse campaign performance using tools such as Google Analytics
• Contribute to reports on marketing activity and its impact
• Develop case studies and content to showcase learner success
• Support email marketing campaigns and help grow audience engagement
• Assist with planning and delivering events and promotional activities

What we’re looking for:

• A creative mindset with an interest in marketing and communications
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Good digital skills and willingness to learn new tools
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop in a professional environment

What you’ll gain:

• A recognised marketing qualification
• Practical experience across a wide range of marketing activities
• Skills in digital marketing, analytics, content creation and campaign planning

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in marketing while making a real impact by promoting learning opportunities in your community.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Salli Moreton, Career Development and Apprenticeship Lead – salli.moreton@torfaen.gov.uk, 01633 647271.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council

Civic Centre

Pontypool

NP4 6YB