Digital Marketing Apprentice Review
at Healthwatch Essex
Degree Apprenticeship
Digital Marketing
Earls Colne
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
It was a varied job role. Day-to-day involved managing social media accounts, however there was also involvement in design work for campaigns, video editing, podcast production, press release writing and media management, and updating the website.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It provided valuable work and learning experience with a range of opportunities to get stuck in.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I learnt a lot of new skills in this job. I learnt copywriting which helped with the press releases and website updating. I learnt basics of SEO and PR as well. I also developed my skills in social media, video production and editing, and graphic design.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
From the university’s side, not well structured at all. From Healthwatch Essex’s side it was well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
The CEO and my manager provided support throughout.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Not much, the university felt as though we were a tick box exercise. The tutors were very helpful with reviewing assignments though.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gave me a deeper understanding of the theory behind different elements of my work and how elements of digital marketing can be combined and applied together.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, the company held monthly development days for team building exercises. I was also given the opportunity to do work experience elsewhere in my final year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Healthwatch Essex to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Towards the end of my apprenticeship, with some internal structural changes, it was a very pleasant place to work with a lot of opportunities to learn and develop as an employee.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Healthwatch Essex?
N/A
