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
Associate Campaign Specialist (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering email and landing page builders, understanding basic segmentation, meticulous attention to detail in execution, following checklists perfectly.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently launching campaigns without errors under supervision.
- Proactively identifying minor issues before launch.
- Demonstrating a solid grasp of our marketing automation platform's basic features.
- Successfully managing personal tasks and deadlines for campaign builds.
- 2
Marketing Assistant / Coordinator
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Broader exposure to various marketing activities, some experience with campaign execution, strong organisational skills, basic reporting.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed small marketing projects or events.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Can pull and interpret basic marketing performance data.
- Shows initiative in taking on campaign-related tasks.
- 3
Digital Marketing Apprentice
2-4 years (depending on apprenticeship length and scope)Skills to master
- Practical, on-the-job training in digital marketing tools and techniques, understanding of campaign fundamentals, strong work ethic.
You're ready to move on when
- Completed all apprenticeship modules and practical assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to apply learned skills in a real-world marketing context.
- Received positive feedback from mentors and supervisors.
- Shows eagerness to take on more complex campaign responsibilities.


