Job Details

Overview

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We’re looking for three new Marketing Apprentices to join an established programme within our busy Fundraising, Marketing and Media team. You’ll work on campaigns to generate income, share safety messages and, ultimately, help save more lives.

£24,454 with yearly increments throughout

Per year

Full time, Temporary, Apprenticeship, Hybrid

( Start date for this role is 7 September 2026. Up to 2 years.)

Poole, Dorset / Hybrid

Key information

Starting in September, this 2-year apprenticeship (level 3) would suit a highly motivated individual who is looking to begin a career in Marketing.

Our Marketing team generates funds and raises awareness to keep the RNLI’s lifesaving and prevention work sustainable. Whether it’s working on recruiting new supporters through our multi-media campaigns or helping to organise an event the variety and exposure to award winning marketing and fundraising campaigns is second to none.  You will also gain plenty of experience of the end to end marketing and communications process from ideation to evaluation.

About the role

Following a comprehensive month long induction programme based at our RNLI Lifesaving Centre in Poole you will have the opportunity to work across the different teams and specialisms that develop, run and evaluate all of our campaigns. Your programme will include multiple placements in teams across the department, including:

Campaign and Engagement Marketing
Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing
Creative Services, Supporter Care and Insights
Social Media and External Communications
Retail and Corporate Partnerships

Alongside your work, you will be studying for your Level 3 qualification: Multi Channel Marketer Apprenticeship with Cambridge Marketing College, which will involve online study and support throughout from your manager and from a dedicated tutor. You can read more about the course content and structure here AI Multi-channel Marketer Apprenticeship | Cambridge Marketing College

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Requirements

You’ll be an excellent communicator, self-motivated and will enjoy a challenge. You’ll be comfortable working with lots of different stakeholders, will be highly organised, structured and with a strong eye for detail and accuracy. You will need to embrace the study elements of your apprenticeship, making the most of every opportunity to learn and develop.

 To be considered for the Marketing Apprenticeship you will need:

To be qualified to GCSE level grades 4-9 and A-level standard (or equivalent), with expected or achieved grades of BBC
The desire to pursue a career in Marketing
Commitment to study alongside your role

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