Content Creator Apprentice

EUROPEAN METAL RECYCLING LIMITED

Cheshire (WA5 7NS)

Closes in 25 days (Monday 30 June 2025)

Posted on 27 May 2025


Summary

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Content Creator Apprentice to join our Learning and Development team. This is a great chance to gain hands-on experience creating engaging digital content that supports a wide range of development programmes across the business.

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. Apprenticeship is 15 months. This is a 2 year fixed term contract.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

Duration

2 years

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

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Content Creator Apprentice to join our Learning and Development team. This is a great chance to gain hands-on experience creating engaging digital content that supports a wide range of development programmes across the business.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to produce high-quality materials that support training in areas such as health and safety, leadership, talent development, apprenticeships, and behavioural skills. As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll develop technical skills in digital content creation and gain a strong understanding of how learning and development operates in a national business.

The role will involve occasional travel and overnight stays to support our 65+ sites across the UK. 
 
What You Will Be Doing

  • Supporting the design and development of digital learning content under the guidance of the team 
  • Learning to use tools like Articulate 360 and other platforms to create engaging e-learning and blended learning resources 
  • Assisting with the maintenance of content in our Learning Management System (Dayforce) 
  • Helping gatherfeedback and evaluation data to assess how well learning materials are working 
  • Participating in learning projects covering a wide variety of topics, from SHEQ and leadership to apprenticeships and behavioural development 
  • Supporting the delivery of learning events – both virtual and in person – where needed
  • Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to understand learning needs and support projects from start to finish 

About You

You’re creative, curious, and ready to start a career in digital content creation. You enjoy working with technology and have an interest in how people learn and develop at work. You’re someone who pays attention to detail, takes pride in your work, and is open to learning new tools and techniques.

You’ll bring:

  • A keen interest in digital media, design, or learning and development 
  • Basic IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) 
  • Willingness to learn new software such as Articulate 360 and Dayforce 
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team 
  • An organised approach and the ability to manage your time effectively
  • A proactive attitude and a willingness to travel when required 

This apprenticeship will provide full training and support, and you’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification while developing real-world experience. 

Where you'll work

Sirius House
Delta Crescent Westbrook
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 7NS

Training

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

College or training organisation

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this company

European Metal Recycling is a global leader in sustainable materials with physical operations in the UK, USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Our core business is the recycling of metal and plastics from a range of public, commercial and industrial waste streams. Our recycling activities generate around 10 million tonnes of sustainable materials every year, saving over 10 million tonnes of CO2. Our mission is to have great people serving our customers with dependable recycling solutions. EMR is still privately owned, with family values at its core. It’s a place where we care about our people, our customers, our workplace and our communities. We offer diverse and exciting career opportunities where individuals can make a difference and are recognised and rewarded for their hard work.

https://uk.emrgroup.com/work-with-us (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Excellent opportunities for progression once the apprenticeship is complete, via higher level apprenticeships or into different roles within the People team.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322797.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 30 June 2025)

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