Digital Support Apprentice

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Digital Support Apprentice to support Adult Learning Lewisham and The Broadway Theatre with digital marketing.

What’s the role?

We’re looking for a creative and motivated Digital Support Apprentice to join our dynamic team supporting both Adult Learning Lewisham and The Broadway Theatre in Catford. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital communications while working across two vibrant cultural and educational institutions.

You’ll play a key role in keeping our websites fresh and engaging and help develop social media initiatives that connect with our diverse audiences. As well as working with the team at the Broadway to promote and advertise a variety of events.

The post holder will also support Adult Learning Lewisham and the Broadway in the creation of high-quality digital assets, across video, photography, for use on the website and, social media, as well as the LED digital boards outside Broadway.

Along the way, you will be working towards a Digital Support Technician Level 3 qualification.

What’s in it for you?

The Digital Support Apprentice will liaise with the web developers and stakeholders from across the business to ensure the new website meets the needs of the service as well as keeping relevant content up to date.

The post holder will also support the marketing department in the creation of high-quality digital assets, across video, photography, and copy for use on the website and, social media.

Along the way, you will be working towards a Digital Support Technician Level 3 qualification.

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

• Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Location

The post is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, The Broadway Theatre, Catford, and the Brockley Rise Adult Education Centre, but you may be required to work from any of our centres depending on service need

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully.

Further information

For an informal discussion, please contact Selina Eldridge at Selina.Eldridge@lewisham.gov.uk

For more information about our Apprenticeships at Lewisham contact Apprenticeships@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Application Questions

Salary

£27,010 per annum (LLW)

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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