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Marketing Executive jobs in Somerset: 2026 hiring guide
Where Marketing Executive jobs get posted in Somerset in 2026 - sectors, salary ranges and how apprentice-trained candidates compete.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 15 July 2026
Marketing Executive is the first proper title most Somerset marketers hold. Here's the 2026 hiring guide.
Where they're posted
LinkedIn, direct employer sites, and a few Bristol-based recruiters.
Sectors hiring
Education (Queen's College, Taunton and peers), professional services, hospitality.
Salary
£25–£33k in Taunton, £30–£38k in Bristol.
How apprentices compete
Ship visible work. See personal brand guide.
Frequently asked questions
- Are Marketing Executive roles usually in-house?
- Yes - most are in-house rather than agency in Somerset.
- How many roles open per year in Somerset?
- Roughly 60–100 across the county.
- Do they usually require a degree?
- Less and less - many now accept apprenticeship-trained candidates.
- What's the promotion path?
- Executive → Senior Executive → Manager, usually 4–6 years.
Explore more on this site
- Apprenticeship Hub →Free mentoring, vacancy help and guides for school leavers, parents and employers.
- Marketing Portfolio →Campaign design, sports graphics, editorial work and photography from Queen's College, Taunton.
- Video →Behind the scenes video and short-form apprenticeship content.
- About Jack Frampton →Marketer, apprenticeship advocate and Taunton keynote speaker.
About the author
Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Apprenticeship advocate
Jack Frampton is a marketer at Queen's College, Taunton, working across digital marketing, SEO, design, content and photography. He came through the apprenticeship route himself, founded the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening and speaks in schools across Somerset and the South West about apprenticeships as a route into marketing. He offers free mentoring for school leavers, parents and employers.
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