Digital Marketer Degree Apprentice, Kohler Mira

Kohler Mira operates under 3 successful brands: Kohler UK, Mira Showers and Rada. We have a strong history of apprenticeships and aim to offer valuable training and experience which benefit both our businesses and the individuals gaining them.
If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and driven, we challenge you to join us as a Digital Marketer Degree Apprentice, to become a part of our ever-growing Apprenticeship scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your skills.

Job Summary
You will join a high-performing marketing team that manages all aspects of the marketing mix for a market-leading brand and has a successful legacy of early careers. You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals in all aspects of Marketing, primarily Digital through training with ‘The Development Manager – remote based, and through onsite placements at Kohler Mira.
Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught, and will put into practice, your Marketing skills which will be key to develop and pursue your career aspirations.

You will join an ever-growing cohort of apprentices across the business and engineering functions all focused on working towards similar goals. We encourage and empower our apprentices to strive for achievement with many of them having won awards at nationally recognised events for Sustainability, and Contact Centre contributions, and recognition awards through their colleges.
Your Apprenticeship will last for approximately 3/4 years, dependent on experience, during this time you will rotate around the wide range of Marketing teams in the business.

Key Responsibilities
You will be employed full-time (37 hours/week) including part time study consisting of 6 hours per week off the job learning which includes all remote teaching and mentor sessions with the Development Manager training provider. The remainder of the time learners will work in a hybrid model, either from home or at Kohler Mira in Cheltenham developing their practical skills. A combination of study and the practical skills you will gain will achieve you a BSc (Hons) in Digital Marketing.

The BSc (Hons) in Digital Marketing Integrated Degree with the Development Manager offers modules on core marketing competencies and will build the ability to lead on the creation and execution of a digital marketing strategy which support job roles within Kohler Mira.
Whilst in the business, you will undertake a series of projects to support your study and business marketing activity across all marketing functions: Digital Transformation, Communications, Product and Channel marketing. These projects will enable you to understand how marketing interacts with all other areas of the business and provide practical application of the theory you will learn on the degree course.

These may include:
- Understand the fundamentals of the Marketing mix & Digital Marketing mix
- Stakeholder engagement and management, both internally, externally and as part of a global organisation
- Learn and apply the appropriate tools for a data-led approach to analyse marketing information and platforms, data and social media
- Knowledge of professional bodies and their insights into emerging technologies, trends and themes within the digital marketing environment
- Contribute to business planning & marketing strategies
- Manage and optimise key channels and content within a digital marketing plan
- Interpret, communicate and brief internal or external stakeholders on digital business requirements
- Identify, recognise and understand internal and external business intelligence and factors that may affect the organisation

Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one to ones with your dedicated manager will be in place. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback.

As an apprentice you will also:
- Support and be a part of the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community
- Support STEAM Events at Kohler Mira
- Participate in Charity events and add value to work packages
- And more!

Skills/Requirements

- A minimum of 5 GSCEs, achieved, A*- C or 9 – 4, including English, Maths and Science
- A minimum of 3 A-Levels, or equivalent.
- A L3 Marketing/Business apprenticeship would be an asset but not a requirement
- Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking; able to easily adapt to new ways of working
- An evident interest in Marketing as a subject
- Experience of Marketing activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:
- Hobbies or voluntary work
- Previous work experience
- Business related school subjects
- Good IT skills - A working knowledge of Microsoft office programs is sufficient
- Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part time employment and/or voluntary activities

Key Behaviours
- Show initiative in different situations
- Be curious, experiment and innovate
- Be a team player
- Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions and decisions
- Show an ability to prioritise
- Show an ability to listen well and work to improve the experience of our customers

Find out more
If you’re interested in finding out more about our business and this opportunity, join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 30th November 2023 or Wednesday 17th January 2024.

Email earlycareers@mirashowers.com for next steps to reserve your space on your preferred sessions.

How to Apply
Applications can be made via our website: www.mirashowers.com/earlycareers

Your application should include both a CV outlining any relevant qualifications, skills and achievements and a personal statement outlining why you would like a Degree Apprenticeship with Kohler Mira (max. 400 words)

Applications close on Friday 9th February 2024.

If your application is successful at stage 1, the next step will be to attend a mandatory assessment centre on Thursday 7th March 2024.

Please ensure you are available to attend before submitting your application.

If successful at the assessment centre, final stage applicants will be taken through to a formal interview, with the training provider week commencing 11th March 2024.

Why Work at Kohler Mira?

People have been turning to us for bathroom products for over 90 years, a responsibility we don’t take lightly. In all of the businesses that make up Kohler Mira we are committed to designing innovative products that bring beauty, comfort and safety to life. Because of this we understand that it takes investment in our people and their development in order to deliver on that commitment and so, we invest heavily in each individual’s personal development in a variety of ways.

In addition to the investment in personal development, Kohler Mira offers a competitive salary, numerous wellbeing benefits and a strong involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility.

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands; Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Kohler Company. Where our brands differ in market position they are equal in quality, each living up to the Kohler Company mission to live on the leading edge of design and technology and provide a single level of quality regardless of price.

Learn more about us, our brands and career opportunities at www.kohlermira.co.uk.

It is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified associates in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact careers@mirashowers.com.