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Strategic Marketing Associate ( Apprenticeship )

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Slough, United kingdom

£ 24 /hour

Freelance

15-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Sales Networking Social Media Marketing Project Management Digital Marketing

Job Specifications

Apprenticeship – Strategic Marketing Associate (Marketing Team)

Location: Slough, UK

We are looking for a Strategic Marketing Associate on an apprenticeship to join our Marketing team, based in our Slough office. This is an exciting opportunity to gain high-level exposure to marketing strategy and execution within the healthcare industry working on a blockbuster.

You will work closely with the Marketing Solutions Leads and Digital Solutions teams, supporting the delivery of marketing projects and digital solutions while taking ownership of key initiatives. This role offers significant responsibility and visibility, including interaction with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the development of digital content (emails, social media posts, webinar content)

Drive the organisation of meetings, congresses, and events, ensuring flawless execution

Partner with the sales team to create impactful sales materials for healthcare professionals

Own the internal review and approval process for marketing materials

Manage projects end-to-end, including agency collaboration and budget tracking

Analyse market insights and performance data to inform strategic decisions and propose actions

Present findings and recommendations to senior marketing leaders

Contribute to positive team culture and helps enhance it

Proactive and solutions focus approach

What We’re Looking For:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (or higher) – Life science or business-related degrees preferred

Strong interest in marketing and healthcare

Demonstrated leadership through extra-curricular activities, internships, or part-time roles

Highly proactive, confident, and comfortable taking ownership of projects

Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Resilient and committed, eager to work in a fast-paced environment

Analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into actionable strategies

What You’ll Gain:

Exposure to strategic marketing planning and execution

Hands-on experience with digital marketing tools and platforms

Opportunity to lead projects and influence outcomes

Networking with senior leaders and cross-functional teams

Development of project management, analytical, and communication skills

Understanding strategic marketing in the healthcare industry

About the Company

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights. Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the mill... Know more