About this role
Job summary
Marketing & Communications Apprentice Studying Multi-channel Marketing Qualification Level 3
UK Government Apprenticeship salary scale
Assessment Day to be held at the hospice in Pease pottage on 28 or 30 September 2026 (Please note these are the only dates)
Closing date 18 September 2026: Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please apply for this role directly on our website using this link -https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=8cfb8fca-7b78-4bb6-98df-5e763b2b6db3
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for 16 18 years olds to work across a busy Marcomms Team, engaging in internal and external communications across a range of channels, gaining real work experience for a future career in Marketing. No experience is necessary just enthusiasm, a willingness and drive to learn, and a genuine interest in developing a career within Marketing and Communications.
If youre motivated, creative, and ready to grow, this is your chance to gain valuable experience while making a real contribution in a supportive and dynamic team.
About us
St Catherines Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, wed love to hear from you.
Employee benefits
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house. Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension. Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.If you join St Catherines, youll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of live care.
Along with submitting your CV, we would love you to write a covering letter to give us a better understanding of what interests you in this apprenticeship and what strengths and qualities you would bring to St Catherines Hospice and the team?
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking to start your career in Marketing and gain hands on experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification? Then join our team as a Marketing & Communications Apprentice and begin an exciting journey developing your skills to communicate and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
This development role is designed to build your skills, knowledge, and confidence, enabling you to provide efficient and effective day-to-day support, contributing with new ideas, collaboration and energy and enthusiasm to learn.
What Youll Be Doing:
Planning, editing and writing content for various channels Providing administrative support such as the marcomms inbox and calendar Attending events and representing the hospice to supervise photography and videography
What Youll Gain:
A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification Practical experience across a busy Marketing Team Insight into working with internal and external stakeholders as well as working with volunteers Structured learning combined with on-the-job trainingWe want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace. if you need any help completing your application form please contact our HR team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
An excellent standard of written English Good Standard of education in Maths
Desirable
Educated to A level
Experience Essential
Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel) Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and handling information appropriately An interest in people, learning, and supporting others Ability to work at pace with organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing Ability to interact respectfully and positively with a range of people both face to face and digitally Ability to learn new skills and develop in a work environment Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with guidance where necessary Flexibility to gain experience across different areas of the Marcomms Team
Desirable
Experience of working with others (e.g. school, college, volunteering,) Demonstrates an interest in developing a career in marketing and communications. An interest in marketing and communications tools and platforms, including design software such as Canva and digital marketing techniques such social media and website content management.
Employer details Employer name St Catherine’s Hospice
Address St. Catherines Hospice
Grace Holland Avenue
Crawley
Pease Pottage
RH11 9SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)