Apprentice Content Creator and Graphic Designer

SurfacePrep UK Ltd

Sheffield (S13 9NR)

Closes in 29 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 January 2026

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Summary

This exciting role will support the delivery of our marketing and branding activities by creating engaging digital and print media. The apprentice will contribute to a wide range of creative projects - from social media content and product brochures to event materials and advertising campaigns. 

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

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

The apprentice will be involved throughout the full design process, helping to develop visuals that strengthen our brand presence across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and produce engaging content for both digital and print platforms
  • Support the growth of the brand’s online presence through impactful, on-brand visual content
  • Assist the Marketing Coordinator with content creation across multiple SurfacePrep UK branches
  • Provide administrative support for marketing activities and departmental processes
  • Schedule and manage content using platforms such as Later and HubSpot
  • Work closely with the Sales team and external SEO partners to develop lead-generating marketing materials
  • Capture and edit photography for use across various marketing channels
  • Use design tools including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to develop creative assets
  • Coordinate the ordering of promotional items, printed materials, and other marketing resources

Where you'll work

36 Orgreave Drive
Sheffield
S13 9NR

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 the Content Creator Level 3 qualification, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group
  • As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment and age, you may be required to complete English and maths Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship
  • Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Combining heritage and craftmanship, experience and knowledge, our 70 years of expertise goes far beyond the surface. SurfacePrep UK was built through strategic acquisitions of companies carefully chosen to enhance our product and service offering, bringing together the best of British brands. We are the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier and manufacturer of surface preparation and finishing solutions creating a one stop shop for end-to-end support.

SurfacePrep UK is part of SurfacePrep, a US-based leader in surface preparation and finishing solutions since 1956. We have over 50 locations across the US, Canada and the UK, SurfacePrep is known for delivering consistent and profitable 5-star solutions for customers across a variety of industries. With extensive experience and a wealth of knowledge, SurfacePrep helps you find the right solution every time.

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Company benefits

Holidays: 25 days + statutory (including mandatory Christmas shutdown).

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position with company with further opportunities for development.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011107.

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Closes in 29 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)