Description

Employer description:

Blythe House Hospicecare, in partnership with Helen’s Trust, offers a wide range of free services to care for, and support, anyone in the High-Peak, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, Dales and North-East Derbyshire who is affected by life-limiting illnesses.

Overview:

We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice.

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a Digital Marketing – Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Post:

Marketing & Communications Officer

Salary:

£12,000 – £16,000 per annum.

Purpose:

To contribute to and support the marketing and communications function for both the Hospice and the associated Trading Company.

What we are looking for:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent planning and administration skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a caring, empathic approach and ability/experience of dealing with a wide spectrum of people

Personal:

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to remain calm in a busy developing environment and to meet tight deadlines
• Appreciate diversity; non-judgmental approach
• Good sense of humour, enjoy working within a team

Other:

Commitment to the work and values of Blythe House Hospicecare

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Confident in the use of MS Office suite programmes
• Knowledge of using Buffer and Canva platforms
• Full current driving licence with ability and willingness to use own vehicle [as travelling is key to the role]

Entry requirements:

The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

• 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• The learner must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject