Digital Marketing Apprenticeship

Join our Digital Marketing Apprenticeship programme and over the course of two years, you’ll complete three 8-month rotations across teams such as Digital, Broadband and Content Engagement. Each placement offers a unique perspective on Sky’s marketing landscape, giving you broad exposure and valuable experience across different areas of the business.

What you'll be doing

You’ll learn how Sky attracts consumers with its marketing-leading products and services and how it keeps them. You will learn about various marketing channels, including social media, digital display, email, direct mail, radio, press and TV. You will team up with creative and media agencies to deliver innovative campaigns for Sky's products, monitor performance, and ensure projects stay on time and on budget.

• Develop digital marketing communications campaigns.
• Understand multiple digital media channels – mainly display & social advertising, video and native.
• Partner with Sky's media planning and buying agency to guarantee high standards.
• Find the most effective ways to sell TV bundles and mobile packages to customers online.
• Drive revenue, evaluate and report on campaign performance.
• Collaborate with teams across the business and beyond.
• Ensure new offers and artwork are approved, launch on time within budget, and present campaign plans and performance updates to your team and stakeholders.

Apprentice Qualification

You’ll work towards a Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 qualification delivered by QA. You’ll cover topics ranging from marketing principles and SEO to analytics and the basics of coding. You will also gain hands-on experience with a wide range of platforms, including Google and Facebook ads.

What we're looking for

To be considered for this role, you must meet all the following eligibility criteria:

• A minimum of five GCSEs A* - C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths, or BTEC Level 2. You will have these by September 2027.
• Be above the statutory school leaver age by September 2027.
• Have not completed a qualification or degree in the subject you are applying to.
• Have completed any current education by September 2027 and do not plan to be undertaking any education throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Have resided in the UK or Republic of Ireland for three years by September 2027.
• If you are on a time-limited visa, your visa will not expire at any point during the apprenticeship programme.

Other skills that will help you thrive:

• Passionate about marketing with an appetite to learn more.
• Collaborative and great with people.
• A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic.
• Comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint.

Right to Work: Sky does not offer sponsorship for this role. Employment is contingent on having a valid right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Your Application Journey

• Step 1 – Apply online: Submit your details, including any part-time jobs, volunteering, or projects. Your apprenticeship eligibility will be checked.
• Step 2 – Show us your skills: Complete two online assessments to gauge your thinking, motivation, and fit for the programme.
• Step 3 – Virtual assessment centre: Participate in tasks designed to assess your thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Where developing you begins

Sky offers personalised skills discovery, future-focused learning, and real-world experiences. You'll be supported by a dedicated Early Careers team, experienced mentors, buddies, and managers.

Perks

• Free Sky Q
• Generous pension
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Discounted Mobile and broadband
• Private health care
• Access to Sky Learn, a group-wide learning platform
• Campus perks such as subsidised restaurants/cafes and games rooms.

Start Date

September 2027

Application Deadline

6th December 2026.

We may close for applications earlier than 6th December 2026 due to high volumes, however this programme will not close any earlier than 22nd November 2026.