Content Creator Apprentice

The Lakes by Yoo

GLOUCESTERSHIRE (GL7 3DT)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2025

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Summary

Summary of the apprenticeship: We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Content Creator to help grow our brand presence. You will be responsible for producing engaging, high-quality content across various platforms to support marketing campaigns, increase audience engagement, and drive traffic and leads.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Regular increases throughout apprenticeship based on successful completion of apprenticeship.

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Based on site at The Lakes by Yoo 5 days per week. To include some weekend/evening work around events.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 25 August 2025

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

  • Work alongside the Senior Content Marketing Executive with creating content for The Lakes by Yoo across various platforms.
  • Develop and create written, visual, and video content for websites, blogs, social media, email campaigns, and other digital platforms.
  • Collaborate with marketing and design teams to plan and execute content strategies.
  • Conduct research on industry-related topics and trends to ensure relevance and accuracy.
  • Edit and proofread content before publication to ensure brand consistency and quality.
  • Track content performance and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
  • Stay updated on content marketing best practices, platform changes, and audience behavior.
  • Engage with followers and respond to comments or messages in a timely and professional manner.

Where you'll work

COLN PARK
CLAYDON PIKE
LECHLADE
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL7 3DT

Training

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

Training provider

CIRENCESTER 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

Content Creator Level 3:

Whilst the majority of training will take place at the employer's premises, there will be occasional attendance required at Cirencester College.

More training information

Training schedule has yet to be agreed

Details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

The Lakes by Yoo is exclusive private development, spread across 850 acres of woodland, meadows & lakes in the Cotswold water park. Established for over 15 years, we build unique, luxury lakefront and woodland second homes. The estate also includes the Award-winning Orchard Spa, and numerous clubhouse buildings. The Estate is fully serviced with 24hr security, Concierge and Guest Services team to help with all resident and guest requests. The Estate is home to several facilities including a full-service spa and gym, tennis courts, restaurant and a zip activities hub.

https://thelakesbyyoo.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential development of department following successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

The Lakes by Yoo

Rebecca Cameron

rebeccac@thelakesbyyoo.com

01285 626259

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332861.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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