Digital Marketing Trainee

Employer:

GPS Financial.

Location:

R02-03 Cardiff Bay Business Centre, CF24 5EL
, United Kingdom. Pay: £12.71 per hour.

Hours:

31‑40 hours per week. Apprenticeship level:
3. Sector:
Creative, Design and Media. Pathway:
Social Media and Digital Marketing. Possible start date: 27 July 2026. Closing date: 26 July 2026. Vacancy .

• Content Marketing
• Social Media
• Video Content
• Website Management
• SEO Activities
• Digital Advertising
• AI and Automation
• Customer reviews and testimonials
• Reporting and administration
• Telephone and office support
• Software and systems

In this role you will gain hands‑on experience with tools such as Canva, ChatGPT, Word Press, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Linked In Ads, Mailchimp, CRM systems, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The role also offers exposure to new technologies as they are introduced.

The Digital Marketing Trainee will support the marketing activities of GPS Financial while developing practical skills across digital marketing, content creation, SEO, social media, advertising, website management, AI, automation and client communications. This office‑based position provides a clear career progression path from Trainee to Marketing Assistant, Digital Marketing Executive and ultimately Marketing Manager.

The ideal candidate is ambitious, eager to learn, a good listener, able to follow instructions, professional in communication and proud of producing high‑quality work. Self‑motivation, initiative, ownership of tasks, workload management, problem solving, and contribution of ideas are essential. Familiarity with and enthusiasm for modern technology, AI tools and automation is strongly preferred.

• Excellent written English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Strong understanding of correct use of capital letters and professional written communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to listen carefully, take notes and carry out tasks without repeated instruction
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Professional and polite communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable receiving feedback and implementing changes
• Good IT skills
• Comfortable learning new software, AI tools, automation platforms and business systems
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve productivity and efficiency
• Ability to critically review AI‑generated content and identify errors or improvements
• Strong willingness to learn automation tools and marketing systems
• Logical thinking and following processes accurately
• Ability to work independently once trained
• Effective time management without constant supervision
• Initiative to identify tasks, solve problems and contribute ideas without direction
• Proactive approach to work and ownership of responsibilities
• Research and problem‑solving before escalation
• Attention to accuracy of content before submission
• Responsibility for work and continuous improvement of processes, content and results

• Ambitious and interested in building a long‑term career in marketing
• Friendly and easy‑going personality
• Strong work ethic
• Commercial awareness
• Creative mindset
• Interest in digital marketing, social media and content creation
• Comfortable appearing in videos and creating content
• Interest in AI, automation and emerging technology
• Understanding of marketing automation and customer journeys
• Basic understanding of CRM systems and automated workflows
• Interest in property, finance or business
• Ability to identify errors and suggest improvements
• Proactive approach to learning new skills
• Willingness to embrace change and new technology
• Enjoyment of solving problems and finding more efficient ways of working

Maths and English GCSE Grade A‑C (Desirable)

Welsh Spoken

Skills:

No
Welsh Written

Skills:

No

Educ8

Level 3 Digital Marketing

Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Potential applicants will need to submit a CV or Pen Profile and will be asked to attend an interview; details will be arranged as and when required.

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