Content Creation Apprentice

LOCALLY WE DO... LTD

Derby (DE24 8BF)

Closes in 22 days (Saturday 27 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 September 2025

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Summary

Join Locally We Do... Ltd as a Content Creator Apprentice and master the art of impactful storytelling across digital platforms. Learn to craft videos, images, and articles that connect with audiences, while gaining hands-on experience in modern marketing and creative production.

Wage

£16,575 a year

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Rising to £23,887 upon successful completion of your first year

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Contribute to project coordination, meeting logistics, and internal communications
  • Assist in developing content calendars for social media, blog posts, and newsletters
  • Research local trends, events, and community stories to inspire engaging content
  • Write, edit articles, captions and promotional copy for various platforms
  • Capture and edit videos and photos of businesses, events and initiatives to promote the Locally We Do… group of businesses 
  • Design graphics using tools like Canva or Adobe Express for social media and web use
  • Upload and schedule content across platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Nextdoor app etc.) 
  • Track analytics (likes, shares, reach, etc.) and report on campaign performance
  • Suggest improvements based on audience feedback and data insights
  • Participate in team reviews to refine content strategy

Where you'll work

Marble Hall
80 Nightingale Road
Derby
DE24 8BF

Training

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

Training provider

CHESTERFIELD 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

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards a Content Creator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Locally We Do... Ltd is a compassionate, community-focused company offering home help and property maintenance services across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and surrounding areas. We support elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Our services include cleaning, gardening, shopping, laundry, assisted appointments, and companionship. What sets us apart is our Gold Standard of care, our locally recruited, highly trained team, and our commitment to tailoring support to each client’s unique needs. As an apprentice, you’ll be joining a family-run business that values professionalism, empathy, and personal growth. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment that’s as much about people as it is about practical support.

https://locallywedo.co.uk/?page=Home (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential to get involved with focussed projects as we scale into a national business from our local roots.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Alyce Hunt

hunta@chesterfield.ac.uk

07956914838

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340149.

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Closes in 22 days (Saturday 27 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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