Summary
Are you creative, organised, and eager to grow your career in marketing? We're looking for an apprentice to join our team and support a wide range of marketing and communication activities. This newly created role will play a key part in executing our marketing plan, helping the company achieve its ambitious growth goals!
Wage
£13,312 a year
Pay to be reviewed after 6 months
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 31 March
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
This role will play a key part in executing our marketing plan, helping the company achieve its ambitious growth goals. You will be involved in creating content, creating social media and creating marketing literature.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you’ll assist in delivering the marketing plan across online and offline channels. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Content: Creating engaging digital content (including videos) for platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, the website and campaigns
* Social media: Managing social media accounts, including posting, monitoring and engaging with followers
* Online presence: Updating and managing product images and descriptions on our B2B portals and B2C Shopify site
* Collateral: Developing and maintaining marketing materials, such as catalogues, presentations, product information sheets, print ads, and digital ads
* Copywriting: Writing compelling copy for emails, newsletters, blogs and press releases
* Brand: Collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistency and alignment in messaging
Where you’ll work
Unit 1 & Unit 2 Broombank Road
Sheepbridge Industrial Estate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 9QJ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Your training course
Content creator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Interpret the aims of the brief.
* Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
* Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
* Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
* Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
* Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
* Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
* Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
* Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
* Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
* Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
* Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
* Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
* Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
* Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
* Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
* Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
* Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
* Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
* Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
* Interpret the aims of the brief.
* Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
* Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
* Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
* Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
* Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
* Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
* Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
* Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
* Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
* Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
* Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
* Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
* Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
* Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
* Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
* Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
* Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
* Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
* Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
Your training plan
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.
You will be expected to work towards the Content Creator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C or above)
* Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Enthusiastic
* Willing to learn
Other requirements
While previous marketing experience is an advantage, it’s not essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to learn. Experience with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is a bonus, but we’re happy to provide training to help you succeed.