The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Graduate Scheme / Internship Programme
6 months - 1 yearSkills to master
- Basic data extraction, report generation, understanding of marketing metrics, foundational Excel/Google Sheets skills.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently accurate and timely delivery of assigned tasks.
- Proactive in asking questions and seeking to understand 'why'.
- Demonstrates a solid grasp of basic marketing terminology and data sources.
- 2
Junior Data Entry / Data Quality Role (non-marketing)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Meticulous attention to detail, data cleaning techniques, understanding of data integrity, basic database interaction.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven track record of maintaining high data accuracy in previous roles.
- Ability to follow complex data rules and identify discrepancies.
- Strong organisational skills for managing large datasets.
- 3
Marketing Assistant / Coordinator (with data focus)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Exposure to marketing campaign execution, understanding of campaign objectives and KPIs, basic reporting from marketing platforms.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience with at least one major advertising platform (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads).
- Demonstrated ability to pull and summarise basic campaign performance data.
- Clear interest in the analytical side of marketing, not just the creative.


