Royal Ballet School Endowment Fund
22,888.87 per year
Upper School, CoventGarden
Full-time
3rd October 2025
JOIN OUR TEAMWORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOLABOUT USWe are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train andeducate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dancetraining worldwide.As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team isvaried. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care,healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skillsand experience we need.People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivatethe best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent careand education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.OUR VALUESSTRIVING FOREXCELLENCENURTURINGINDIVIDUALSACTIVELYWIDENINGACCESSOUR HERITAGENOURISHESOUR FUTUREALWAYSINNOVATINGOur full-time students are based at White Lodge inRichmond Park and Upper School in Covent Garden. There are two additional boarding houses forUpper School students in Pimlico and CoventGarden. We also have offices on BedfordStreet in Covent Garden.The Royal Ballet School operates in locationsworldwide, including different Associate centresand venues for Intensive Courses.Across our sites, there are a total of 280 employees. Wherever they work, ourteam respect each other, knowing everyone has a unique part to play in ourorganisation’s mission. Our workspaces are friendly, welcoming and inclusive.Our employees share a passion for the arts in society and for supportingindividuals to reach their full potential. WHAT’S INIT FOR YOU?GENEROUSPENSIONSCHEMESEASONTICKETLOANCYCLE TOWORKSCHEMEEMPLOYEEASSISTANCEPROGRAMMELEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESDISCOUNTSOFF A VARIETYOF BRANDSTECH ANDELECTRICVEHICLE SCHEMEGENEROUSANNUALLEAVEDIGITALMARKETINGAPPRENTICEAPPLICATION DETAILSOVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Digital Marketing Apprentice will provide support across all areas of thebusy Audiences team, with a focus on digital and content marketing and e-commerce. The role gives an opportunity to gain significant experience inmarketing and commercial skills, contributing to ambitious audience andincome growth plans and the School’s historic centenary campaign. The successful candidate will assist with website management, contentcreation and management, digital advertising and marketing campaigns, andonline shop operations. The post-holder will be supported to complete a Level3 Marketing apprenticeship. It is expected that the post-holder will developtheir skillset throughout the duration of their placement and will be givenincreasing responsibility as they progress. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 3 October 2025LOCATION: Upper School, CoventGarden (with occasionaltravel to White Lodge,Richmond Park)HOURS:35 hours per week, Monday - FridayANNUAL LEAVE:30 days per annumSALARY: £22,888.87 per annumDURATION: Two years fixed term, dependent onthe continuation of theapprenticeship programmeAPPRENTICESHIP FRAMEWORKComply with all requests from the apprenticeship provider includingcompleting all assignments/assessments as required and ensuringavailability for all scheduled learning sessions as requiredCreate and update a learning record of your journey through theapprenticeshipSpend 80% of each week performing role responsibilities and 20% onapprenticeship learning assignments.DIGITAL AND CONTENT MARKETINGAssist with website updates and website content management Support digital advertising campaigns by preparing copy, images, andcreativeAssist with creation and scheduling of promotional emailsAssist with creation and scheduling of social media postsAssist with photography, videography, and maintaining content librariesSupport the design of simple marketing materials (digital and print) underthe guidance of the Content teamHelp track campaign performance and record results.MAIN DUTIESE-COMMERCE AND RETAILSupport the administration of the on-demand platform, including contentmanagement and uploads (online classes, ATAP)Assist with online shop operations including product listings, pricescheduling, promotionsSupport merchandising operations including stock management andordering Assist with the planning and fulfilment of in-person shop pop-ups at keyevents.COMMUNICATIONS AND PRSupport the monitoring of press and media mentions and industry news tocreate regular cuttings reportMaintain an awareness of sector and use to suggest potential press pitchesor conversations to joinWith guidance, draft short news stories for the School’s blog to supportbrand values and audience engagement. CRM AND AUDIENCE INSIGHTSupport list preparation for email campaignsHelp maintain CRM data, including routine data updates and datacleansingAssist with reporting by preparing simple spreadsheets or dashboards.GENERAL TEAM SUPPORTProvide administrative and logistical support across the Audiences teamManage shared marketing email inbox and delegate requests accordinglyAttend team meetings, contributing ideas and learning about campaignplanningSupport major campaigns and events (including centenary activities) asrequired.LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTGain training in key marketing tools (CRM, CMS, email marketing systems,e-commerce platforms)Develop understanding of audience development, segmentation,campaign planning and executionLearn about online retail operations including merchandising, stockcontrol, and fulfilment.PERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIAL CRITERIADesire to undertake a Level 3 apprenticeshipEnthusiasm for marketing, digital media, and e-commerceStrong organisational skills and attention to detailWillingness to learn and take initiativeA confident, articulate manner with the ability to build positiverelationships at all levelsGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team.Experience working in the arts, education, or nonprofit sectorsExperience creating and managing content for digital learning platformsor video-based productsGood understanding of content's role in income generation, donor andcommunity engagement and audience development.DESIRABLE CRITERIAWe are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part ofour team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be aninclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. The information detailed here about this role should not be consideredencompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change without changing thegeneral characterisation of the role or the level of duties and responsibilities. Thisinformation will be periodically reviewed and revised in consultation with thepostholder.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and toshare this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff mustconsider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, thefollowing is expected of all staff: To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and childprotection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policiesTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons forwhom you are responsible and come into contact with To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such asinforming the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriatemannerTo ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly themost recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicateconcerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of TheRoyal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.CLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS