Content Creator Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking to start a career in Digital Communications? Join us here at Bolton Wanderers in the Community where you’ll get the opportunity to create dynamic content across our charity and football provisions. We are Bolton Wanderers in the Community. One Club, One Community, One Town.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

The apprentice will typically work 30 per week, primarily between Monday and Friday, with hours likely to fall between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Some evening or weekend work may be required to support events, match days or campaign activities.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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 recruiting for a Level 3 Content Creator Apprentice to join our Marketing and Communications Team. Over the course of 12 months, you’ll gain essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours to pass your End Point Assessment and excel in a career in digital communications.

You’ll benefit from:

- Classroom sessions
- Mentoring
- Off-site visits
- 20% off-the-job training

You Will Learn To:
- Identify commercial drivers for clients
- Understand the importance of brand awareness
- Adapt writing styles based on campaign types
- Use tone of voice appropriately
- Apply accurate grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Craft persuasive and effective copy
- Interpret client/customer briefs
- Generate ideas and campaign concepts
- Source and manage media assets

Key Responsibilities
- Create content tailored to specific platforms across BWitC, WSitC and BWDA
- Plan, film, and edit short-form video content
- Design visuals for social media and marketing campaigns
- Write engaging copy for news articles, newsletters, and promotional materials
- Capture and edit photography for use across communication channels
- Support creative content planning and brainstorming
- Represent BWitC at events and in the community as an ambassador for our work
- Uphold the values and behaviours of BWitC and BWFC in all professional activities

Typical Day-to-Day Tasks
- Filming and editing video clips for social media
- Designing and posting graphics for campaigns
- Drafting copy for news stories, e-newsletters, and promotional materials
- Photographing events and initiatives
- Attending team planning sessions and supporting on live content

Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact through purposeful and creative work
- Two Bolton Wanderers season tickets
- Access to Health Shield cash plan (post-probation)
- Matched pension contribution up to 5%
- Opportunities for paid overtime
- Ongoing CPD and training support
- Free on-site parking
- Flexible working options

Experience:

- Experience engaging with a range of audiences (formal or informal)
- Coordinating or assisting on creative or youth-led projects
- Working with schools, community groups or partner organisations

Desirable Criteria
- Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Additional Info
- Bolton Wanderers in the Community is committed to equality, safeguarding and safer recruitment.
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Where you'll work

THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON STADI
BURNDEN WAY
HORWICH
BOLTON
BL6 6JW

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD

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

Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Education Wise.

The course will follow a structured 12-month programme, which includes:

- Initial induction and onboarding
- A mix of monthly classroom-based sessions, delivered either virtually or in person
- Regular progress reviews between the apprentice, employer and training provider
- End Point Assessment preparation during the final stage of the apprenticeship
- Throughout the programme, the apprentice will receive tailored support and guidance to ensure successful completion and career progression in digital content creation.

More training information

Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Educationwise, an Ofsted Outstanding training provider who have recently been nominated for the Quality Awards and Training Provider of the Year.

The course will follow a structured 12-month remote programme, which includes:

- Online induction and onboarding
- Monthly virtual classroom sessions.
- Ongoing support through remote 1:1 coaching and mentoring
- Regular progress reviews involving the apprentice, employer and training provider
- End Point Assessment preparation during the final stage of the programme

This flexible, remote approach ensures the apprentice can effectively balance work responsibilities with training and development.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Driving license with access to a suitable vehicle (grade Any)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C/4-9)
Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)

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

IT skills
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Planning Skills
Knowledge of social media
Knowledge of editing software

Other requirements

The role may involve occasional evening or weekend work for events and match days. Local travel is sometimes required, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. Equality and Safeguarding Statement Bolton Wanderers in the Community is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

About this company

We are Bolton Wanderers in the Community. One Club, One Community, One Town. A sport-for-development charity based in Bolton that offers employees the opportunity to deliver life-changing work that makes an impact alongside colleagues who share a mutual passion for improving people’s lives. We are looking for passionate and motivated staff who will help us to achieve our vision of ‘A Connected Bolton Without Disadvantage’. Our mission is to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) to inspire, support and deliver positive change. Through intervention, prevention and targeted engagement we create sustainable pathways that transform lives. By working together, we connect people, enabling communities to thrive and succeed. We continue to be an innovative and forward-thinking charity that works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to achieve the greatest outcomes for our beneficiaries.

https://www.bwitc.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

2 BWFC season tickets (post-probation), free parking, Health Shield access, matched pension, CPD support, paid overtime, BWFC kit, mileage allowance, flexible working, and the chance to make a real impact with a purpose-driven charity.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within the Marketing and Communications Team or a related creative/media position within the organisation or sector. Further training and development will be supported.

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