This is a superb opportunity for anyone who has an interest in theatre and becoming skilled across all areas of marketing. Reporting to the Marketing Manager at the New Theatre Royal, this Marketing Assistant Apprentice role will include assisting with the promotion of the organisation, whilst studying for a Multi-Level Marketing L3 Apprenticeship. Please read the 'Things to Consider' section below to check you are eligible before applying for this apprenticeship role.
This role is ideal for a creative and focused individual with a passion for the arts who is looking to grow their skills in all areas of marketing. Training will be given in any areas necessary so a fast learner and someone who can take initiative is ideal. The Marketing Apprentice will be a part of a small and dedicated team and will play a key role in the marketing delivery for the organisation. The apprentice will be joining the theatre at a time of rapid growth and will therefore become a vital part of maintaining brand visibility alongside marketing for events.
Key responsibilities
- Campaign creation and support, coordinating with internal teams and external promoters.
- Tracking and reporting on the progress and performance of marketing activities.
- Liaising with promoters and external agencies to create campaign timelines for their events and offering extra support and creative ideas where necessary.
- Liaising with partners and stakeholders.
- Monitoring and upkeep of a busy content schedule.
- Social media management using Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and TikTok. Creating and scheduling content, managing the platforms to track campaigns and respond to customers.
- Creating and scheduling emails using MailChimp.
- Assisting with creation of marketing materials such as posters and flyers.
- Liaising with vendors to book in external campaigns (eg external poster sites).
- Writing copy for the website, emails, social media and promotional materials.
- Proofreading material supplied by promoters and the wider team.
- Supporting initiatives to retain customers and members as well as win new ones.
- Using New Theatre Royal’s ticketing system to segment email lists and securely assess customer data.
- Gathering and analysing data to inform future campaigns.
- Adding and managing website events using Wordpress.
- Using Google Forms to send surveys and analyse results.
- Attending events to speak to young people about your experiences as an apprentice to inspire future generations
Key Skills:
- Passion for the arts
- Interest in Theatre
- Good organisation skills
- Team player
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to help
- Adapts to change well
- Good attention to detail
- Welcomes helpful critique
- Works on own initiative
- Confident
- Good communication
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong written skills
- Ability to multitask
- Work on multiple projects
- Works to tight deadlines
- Professional manner
- Creative mindset
- Proactive
- Contributes new ideas
- Knowledge of social media
- Manages workload well
- Knowledge of Photoshop
- Video content creation
- Knowledge of Wordpress
Working Week: Monday-Friday. 10am – 4:30pm including a 30-minute break. 30 hours per per consisting of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday in the office. Tuesday will be a college or study day. The apprentice is not required to be in the office on a Tuesday but is welcome to use the office during working hours as a study space to complete any coursework if they are not in college.
Salary: £11,778 per annum Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage applies with the starting salary for ages 20 and under and reverts to the National Living Wage for anyone over 21 years. Please see further information below.
Qualifications: GCSE Math and English minimum grade 4 required to apply for this apprenticeship.
About the Employer: The New Theatre Royal is a Grade II* listed Victorian Theatre in the heart of Portsmouth with a mission to help build a sense of place, using creative engagement to assist our communities to flourish, and enrich people’s lives. We aim to develop a stronger, more resilient theatre, proud of its history, but focused on the future. We aim to engage with and offer opportunities to those living in within our locality, and to be inclusive to all from young people, students, families, those visible or hidden disabilities and LGBTQ+ communities. We present a high-quality eclectic mix of performances from Community shows to professional Dance; Drama; Entertainment, Music, Comedy and Family performances. For further information please go to: https://www.newtheatreroyal.com/
Things to Consider:
- Consider the nature of the industry. Occasionally the candidate may be required to be flexible and work outside of the stated working hours (eg evenings and weekends).
- There is no free parking on site, but the theatre is excellently placed for public transport (trains and buses).
- The apprentice will be joining the theatre at a time of rapid growth and will therefore become a vital part of maintaining brand visibility alongside marketing for events.
- The candidate may be required to work outside of their working hours for example to attend events in the evening or on weekends.
- The apprentice will be required to support the wider team including the CEO, Ticketing and Sales, Programming and Operations.
- This is an 18-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it
- The successful applicant will be recruited immediately although the apprenticeship learning will not begin until October 2025.
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
- Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
- Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
Further Information: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour (As of the 1st April 2025). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.
Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: Up to £11,778.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portsmouth PO1 2DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us why you are interested in this apprenticeship
- What are your future amibitions
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
- Portsmouth PO1 2DD (preferred)
Work Location: In person
