Summary
We are seeking a creative, organised and enthusiastic apprentice to support the marketing, planning and delivery of exhibitions, events and venue hire activities. Including, digital marketing with event management and business development. To promote exhibitions, coordinate events, market the gallery as a venue hire space.
What you will do at work
Marketing & Communications:
- Create and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns for exhibitions, events and gallery activities.
- Manage and create content for social media platforms.
- Assist with email marketing campaigns using HubSpot.
- Update and manage website content using WordPress, including exhibition, event and venue hire pages.
- Ensure website content is accurate, engaging and aligned with the gallery’s brand and marketing objectives.
- Create promotional materials and event listings.
- Update and maintain the gallery website using WordPress.
- Monitor campaign performance and audience engagement.
- Build relationships with local media, community organisations and cultural networks.
Event Planning & Delivery:
- Support the planning and delivery of a year-round programme of gallery events.
- Assist in organising exhibition launches, artist talks, workshops, book clubs, poetry evenings and community activities.
- Coordinate event logistics, including attendee communications, scheduling, room layouts and supplier arrangements.
- Ensure events are delivered to a high professional standard.
- Capture content during events for use in future marketing campaigns.
- Research and develop new event ideas that attract diverse audiences.
Venue Hire & Sales:
- Promote the gallery as a venue for private, corporate and community events.
- Maintain venue listings on platforms such as Tagvenue and Hire Space.
- Respond to venue hire enquiries and support clients through the booking process.
- Help convert enquiries into confirmed venue bookings.
- Assist with venue hire marketing materials and sales activities.
- Support the achievement of venue hire and event revenue targets.
Partnerships & Business Development:
- Build relationships with artists, authors, local businesses and community organisations.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and collaborative events.
- Support initiatives that increase visitor engagement and generate income.
- Assist with audience development and community outreach activities.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of events, bookings and marketing activity.
- Assist with reporting on attendance, engagement and revenue.
- Monitor marketing metrics and event performance.
- Support budgeting and planning activities where appropriate.
Training
- On-the-job training delivered by the employer.
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training.
- Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop.
- Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities.
- Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English (Minimum Grade C or 4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (Minimum Grade C or 4) – essential
- A Level Any (A to D pass) – desired
About this employer
CasildART is a London-based, Black-led, not-for-profit social enterprise and contemporary art gallery. Its mission is to increase the visibility and representation of Black artists, particularly those from African and Caribbean backgrounds, by showcasing and selling their work.
After this apprenticeship
To develop the role into a permanent position where you are managing the marketing side of the business.
Things to consider
Have a strong desire to develop a career in marketing.
Employee benefits
A daily £5.00 lunch allowance.