School Leaver Programme (Rhotic Elevate)

Rhotic Media is a marketing agency that serves the financial services industry. It crafts campaigns, content, events and training for businesses in the capital markets, fintech and personal finance sectors.

From its offices in London Fenchurch Street and Chelmsford City Centre, the company boasts a client base which includes some of the largest banks and asset managers in the world and some of the most innovative fintech institutions.

Our team are highly skilled and well-educated in what they do, with academic, financial and marketing qualifications that ensure clients receive unparalleled guidance. The company is proud to have developed a solid reputation for its training programmes which have won it numerous awards over the past six years.

The programme

Rhotic Elevate is Rhotic Media’s new school leaver programme that will run alongside its multi-award-winning Degree Apprenticeship scheme.

Elevate is designed for school leavers aged 18 or 19 years of age, who are ready for the world of work and are unsure if university is the right move for them.

The two-year programme has been developed from Rhotic Media’s successful track record in kickstarting the careers of young people in the financial creative industry.

Through Elevate, trainees gain exposure to four areas of the business over a two year period: i) Corporate Administration, ii) Marketing, iii) Client Delivery and iv) Sales.

During the traineeship, employees will work towards a Foundation Degree accredited by Staffordshire University that ensures all trainees will receive a Higher Apprenticeship including a Level 5 Diploma, accredited by the Institute of Leadership.

At the end of the two year traineeship, Elevate graduates have the opportunity to choose a full time position within the business, in one of the relevant rotations where they have trained, or they can continue their training by topping up to a full Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the business.

The programme has been structured to ensure individuals do not have to commit to a three year career programme without first tasting what a role in that field may actually entail. It also ensures the academic training metrics (knowledge, skills and behaviours) are broader, allowing trainees to experience the widest possible range of job roles that the agency can offer.

The work

Throughout the training programme, you will be expected to demonstrate a hard-working attitude, a willingness to use your initiative and exhibit curiosity and persistence.

In return you will learn how a financial marketing agency runs, giving you the opportunity to work as part of a friendly team, liaise with clients and the autonomy to manage your own workload. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an independent agency, in a multi-layered role designed to give you the skills and experience that will benefit you throughout your long-term career.

The package

Trainees receive the UK apprentice wage in their first two years of training. On completion of their Level 5 qualification, they have the option to jump up to the higher Rhotic Degree Apprenticeship wage or take a full-time salaried position within the business.

Rhotic Media also offers a bonus scheme for all employees, which is assessed and paid twice a year in accordance with the company’s overall performance and each individuals contribution to that performance. In December 2023, this saw every staff member receive an additional sum in their pay cheque.

We ask that you are based at one of our offices at least two days of the week, with flexible working possible for the remainder of the week. We provide laptops and mobile phones to assist with remote working. Our head office is in London, near Fenchurch Street station and our regional office is in Chelmsford City.

We are building a company that cares about its employees, its clients and broader society. Salaries are grouped into bands, based on experience. We believe that salaries should be standardised across the board, with no discrimination based on your gender, race, sexuality, or social background.

Our pension scheme is with the National Employment Savings Trust and all staff - including trainees - are eligible for the pension scheme from their first day.

The candidate

We are looking for individuals with personality, enthusiasm and an eagerness to carve out a career in London’s thriving financial services scene. You’ve probably scored good grades at Level 3 and you may have already accumulated some relevant work experience.

How to apply

Please include a covering letter when you apply, explaining why you feel the programme is a good fit for you and your aspirations.