Apprentice Content Creator

Make UK

Birmingham (B6 7EU)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 September 2025

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Summary

Are you someone who loves creating content, has a passion for social media, and wants to build real marketing skills? This apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in digital content and communications.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 29 September 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

  • Create eye-catching posts, graphics, and short videos for social media
  • Support the planning and scheduling of content
  • Write and edit short form copy for social media, emails, and member updates
  • Help keep our social media channels active, engaging, and on-brand
  • Track basic analytics to see how our content is performing and learn how to improve it
  • Assist in promoting events such as webinars, Meet the Buyer sessions, and trade shows
  • Help write and format email campaigns and newsletters using email marketing tools
  • Support the upkeep of our marketing database and contact lists
  • Liaise with external partners to help promote joint campaigns and activities
  • Contribute creative ideas for campaigns and member engagement

Where you'll work

Unit 6, Birmingham Wholesale Market The Hub
Nobel Way
Birmingham
B6 7EU

Training

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

Training provider

ZENITH PEOPLE LIMITED

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

Your apprenticeship training will be a fully work-based learning programme across 15-months. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will achieve a level 3 qualification as a Content Creator.

  • Remote work. May be asked to travel to the office for check ins and reviews.Unit 6 The Hub Nobel Way, Birmingham B6 7EU

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this employer

Make UK Defence is a national not-for-profit, member owned defence trade association, part of Make UK the manufacturers' organisation. We champion and support the UK's innovative and diverse defence supply chain.

https://www.makeuk.org/defence (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time position upon completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate. Internal progression in the organisation available when the opportunity arises.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ZENITH PEOPLE LIMITED

Ian Wilkinson

ianwilkinson@zenithtraining.org.uk

01919171097

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340739.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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