Apprentice Content Creator & Communications Assistant

Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford

Headington (OX3 9DU)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 13 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 September 2025

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Summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity is available for a Content Creator & Communications Assistant at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health. Supporting the Communications team, you'll help produce engaging content across web, social media, and newsletters.

Wage

£25,895 a year

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Salary progression through successful completion of programme.

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, full-time. A standard working day within the Professional Services team would be 08:30-16:30 (including 30 mins lunch break). However, flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 13 November 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

You will be fully trained to carry out the following responsibilities. This section provides a sense of what your day-to-day activities will include; further tasks will be added as your training progresses.

Content creation and commmunications:

  • As directed by the Communications Manager, accurately update and maintain the department website and intranet
  • Work with academic and professional staff across the department to gather and translate information into engaging content
  • Help monitor and develop our social media presence with regular posting, scheduling, and engagement
  • Write and edit copy for a range of communication channels including social media

Where you'll work

Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headington
OX3 9DU

Training

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

Training provider

GINGER NUT MEDIA 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

Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Training will be provided by Ginger Nut Training. Ginger Nut’s delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one tutor sessions every 4 weeks, group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support where required
  • Apprentices are allocated a tutor to guide them through the training, conduct regular meetings and prepare for End Point Assessment
  • Our tutors are industry experts with relevant industry experience in addition to teaching and coaching expertise
  • To support learning, we utilise online resources mapped to the apprenticeship and all learners are given access to LinkedIn Learning, and other bespoke channels designed to support their apprenticeship

More training information

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 7)
  • Mathematics (grade 7)

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

The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) is one of the largest and most successful academic departments in the world in its field. There are approximately 160 people working in the department, including senior academic staff, research support staff, clerical and technical staff, and graduate students (including clinicians) carrying out research towards a higher degree. There are also a number of visiting researchers from many parts of the world. The average annual income is approximately £10 million, of which over 75% comes from outside sources. NDWRH encompasses multi‑disciplinary research across the full spectrum of women’s health. Our work has four overarching themes: Cancer, Global Health, Maternal & Fetal Health, and Reproductive Medicine & Genetics. Department of Medical Sciences +2 Department of Medical Sciences +2 We study molecular, cellular and genetic mechanisms underlying reproductive tissue function; conduct clinical and epidemiological research in women’s health, pregnancy, growth and development in early life; and work on translation of basic findings into diagnostics, therapies, and public health interventions. Our clinical and laboratory programmes are based in the Women’s Centre at John Radcliffe Hospital, the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, the Institute of Reproductive Sciences, and the Big Data Institute, with wide collaboration across Oxford and internationally

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Company benefits

Interview information: Interview dates will commence Thursday 23rd October.

After this apprenticeship

  • A University of Oxford Apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity for young people and existing members of staff to earn while they learn in a world-leading research and academic institution
  • The University is committed to providing exciting and life- changing apprenticeships across all of its departments, where apprentices of all ages train alongside experienced staff, developing their professional skills whilst growing the university’s workforce talent

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343945.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 13 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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