Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship

BEARS STREET FOOD LIMITED

BARNSLEY (S72 8NS)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 September 2026

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Summary

This is a hands-on, creative role where no two days will be the same. Rather than being based in an office every day, you will spend time out with our catering teams at festivals, weddings, corporate events, private parties and other bookings, creating engaging content for our social media channels. 

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
To be confirmed at interview.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work


As a Content Creator Apprentice, you will:

  • Attend events and catering jobs to capture content
  • Take photographs and videos of our food, vans, team and events
  • Create engaging TikToks, Instagram Reels, Facebook posts and YouTube Shorts
  • Capture behind-the-scenes content and customer experiences
  • Film food preparation, cooking and serving
  • Edit photographs and short-form videos for social media
  • Help plan, schedule and publish content
  • Research current social media trends and identify opportunities for new content
  • Suggest creative ideas for videos, campaigns and social media posts
  • Help promote our menus, catering services and upcoming events
  • Monitor social media performance and learn from what works well
  • Respond to and engage with our online audience where appropriate
  • Keep our photography and video library organised
  • Work with the Bears Street Food team to understand and deliver content requirements
  • Manage your workload and complete content tasks within agreed deadlines

Where you'll work

SYCAMORE LODGE
CHAPEL STREET
SHAFTON
BARNSLEY
S72 8NS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

Please be aware that you will need to be able to travel to our main office in Grimethorpe.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

Other requirements

If you have created videos, photographs, social media posts or other creative work, you're welcome to provide evidence of these should you be shortlisted for an interview.

About this employer

Bears Street Food is a growing, family-run street food and events business providing catering for festivals, weddings, corporate events, private parties and other events.

We operate a range of catering vans offering a variety of food, including burgers, loaded hotdogs, wood-fired pizzas, Indian, Mexican and Jamaican food, as well as pie and peas and jacket potatoes.

We are a busy and creative business, and we want to show customers what makes Bears Street Food different.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential opportunities for progression within the business after successfully completing the apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051498.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)