Content Creation Apprentice

PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT LTD

SALISBURY (SP2 0AT)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 22 September 2025)

Posted on 20 August 2025

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Summary

This is an incredible opportunity to join a successful business at an exciting and pivotal time of growth. Since 2007, Premier Seeds Direct have been supplying customers with quality mail-order seeds to their loyal customer base. They have a large online presence through their own e-commerce site, Amazon and eBay.

Wage

£16,500 a year

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£8.50 per hour

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm.

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

Premier Seeds is currently seeking a Content Creator Apprentice who will report to Lauren, their Digital Marketing Executive, to build a content library for use in social media execution as well as the website and other forms of marketing.

The content creator apprentice will work with Lauren on a day-to-day basis, with additional support and guidance from Phil and Zoe to develop written and visual content to be used across a variety of platforms and media. Content will be used in:

  • Digital Media (Social - FB / Instagram, newsletters)
  • Traditional Media (Print, leaflets etc.)

As well as updating the content across key sales platforms:

  • Own website
  • Amazon
  • Ebay

Content needs to be created at both a business level and at an SKU level to improve information and drive conversion across our sales platforms.

This job is on a permanent basis (Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm or 8 am-4 pm) with 6 hours per week allocated to completing the apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

  • Content creation (reels and posts) for Social Media in line with requirements set out by the business
  • Update visual & written content on website and other platforms
  • Develop and manage a library of images: product and lifestyle
  • Brief and oversee any photoshoot opportunities to support the image library with videos and photos
  • Capture content (images and videos) as required
  • Sourcing and editing of images to support the business across all areas
  • Assessing images against image guidelines for consistency
  • Oversee Amazon listings to ensure quality is being maintained across all listings

In addition, this is a small business and from time to time, during the busy season, the content creator apprentice may be required to support the operational side of the business in packaging or dispatch.

Where you'll work

NORTH STATION YARD
WARMINSTER ROAD
WILTON
SALISBURY
SP2 0AT

Training

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

Training provider

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

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

During this advanced apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, covering topics such as:

  • Audio and visual content
  • Content for social media
  • Copywriting and so much more.

You will undertake the ground-breaking Professional Apprenticeships Content Creator Level 3 qualification. Professional Apprenticeships is an Ofsted Outstanding-rated training provider and holds the title of Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year for 2021.

The training is delivered using a hybrid model and can be delivered fully remotely if needed. You will have monthly 1-2-1s with your assigned tutor, along with monthly group sessions, where one topic will be covered in detail, and you will have the opportunity to meet and work with all the other apprentices on the course.

The programme is designed to mould you into a high-level, all-rounded digital marketer. You will learn in detail about:

  • Creation of audio and visual content
  • Blogging and written content
  • Creating content for social media
  • Designing engaging posts
  • Managing content online
  • Evaluating and testing the effectiveness of content

These modules are designed to jump-start your career and make you stand out in an increasingly competitive field, boosting your future earning potential.

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

Premier Seeds Direct was started in 2007 borne out of the frustration with large seed growers, providing limited selections, poor quality and restrictive pricing. The business has developed a great range of products at fair prices and has grown from the kitchen table to a small unit employing 18 people outside Salisbury. The business has recently undergone a buy out and Phil Redman has taken the lead in the business and is looking to convert the strong foundations into a key competitor in the seed market. The business has a loyal customer base and a fantastic value proposition so this is an incredibly exciting time to be on board. As a family run business, they have maintained the friendly, family feel as they have grown. They are a small, supportive team who value new ideas. In addition to a competitive salary, you can look forward to the following: • Pension Scheme • 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays) • Casual Dress code • On-site parking You will also be supported and mentored by Phil or Zoe as well as being supported through your training with Professional Apprenticeships.

After this apprenticeship

This is a brand new role and the company have ambitious plans for growth. There is the potential for this role to become permanent following successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338070.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 22 September 2025)

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