Content Creator Apprentice

SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED

Manchester (M35 0HS)

Closes on Thursday 30 October 2025

Posted on 26 September 2025

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Summary

Do you live and breathe TikTok, Insta Reels, and YouTube Shorts? Always filming, editing, and posting? Happy both behind the camera and in front of it? If you’re the friend who’s always making “scroll-stopping” content, we want YOU on our team!

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am - 4pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Shooting & editing your own content (yes, phone-first is welcome!)
  • Jumping in front of the camera to demo products & trends
  • Working with influencers, creators & agencies to make viral-worthy campaigns
  • Helping plan shoots, styling, props, and creative concepts
  • Refreshing and remixing content for TikTok, Insta, YouTube & beyond
  • Learning the ropes of global content marketing with a supportive team

Where you'll work

Regent Mill Fir Street
Failsworth
Manchester
M35 0HS

Training

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

Training provider

APPRENTIFY 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

The training will be a combination of on and off-site training. 

You’ll get to work on household-name brands loved by millions, side by side with our Global and UK Marketing teams. This is hands-on, real-world experience where you’ll be creating content that actually goes live on major brand channels. Along the way, you’ll learn the latest tools, trends, and even Gen AI skills - all while shaping your creative career. This isn’t just an apprenticeship - it’s your chance to turn a passion for content into a career that stands out.

More training information

Content Creator Level 3.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Marketing (grade 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
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Someone already making content
  • Content Creation

About this employer

Spectrum Brands is a global consumer products company with a mission to make everyday life easier, better, and more enjoyable. From small domestic appliances and grooming tools to pet care and home essentials, our trusted portfolio of brands can be found in millions of households worldwide. In our Home & Personal Care division, we bring innovation and style to kitchens, homes, and personal routines with leading names like Remington, Russell Hobbs, George Foreman, PowerXL, and Black+Decker. With operations spanning over 160 countries, Spectrum Brands combines the strength of a global business with the creativity and agility of local teams. We’re passionate about delivering products that truly matter to consumers, and we’re equally committed to building a culture where our people can grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Company benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Healthcare plan Colleague discount Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 days WFH)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a potential full-time position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED

Madz Saeed

Mudasir.Saeed@eu.spectrumbrands.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344010.

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Closes on Thursday 30 October 2025

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