Marketing Content Creator Apprentice

CAPRICORN BLINDS LTD

Solihull (B90 4NZ)

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2025

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Summary

You will be creating engaging and visually compelling content across various formats, including video, photography, graphic design, and copywriting. You will also contribute to the development and execution of the content strategy, supporting scheduling, planning, & performance tracking to ensure consistent brand messaging and audience engagement.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Normal opening hours are 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Thursday. 8.00am - 2.00pm, Friday.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 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

  • Assist in creating engaging content across multiple formats: 
  • Video, photography, graphic design, and written copy 
  • Social media posts for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube 
  • Website updates including product pages and blog articles 
  • Advertising materials such as leaflets, magazine/program ads, and billboards 
  • Email campaigns and newsletters 
  • Support the planning and scheduling of content across platforms 
  • Help maintain brand consistency in tone and visuals 
  • Collaborate with the team to gather ideas and feedback 
  • Learn to use tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and social media scheduling platforms 

Where you'll work

Unit 36
Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley
Solihull
B90 4NZ

Training

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

Training provider

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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

A bespoke plan of delivery within college will be developed with you and your manager or mentor and this very much depends on your background and experience.

You will be visited by a college assessor every 8 - 10 weeks to pick up the work-based evidence and support you to develop a portfolio of evidence.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Team working
  • Content Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Editing Skills
  • Social Media Proficiency
  • Proactive Mindset

Other requirements

Familiarity with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite. Strong interest in marketing, design, or digital media. Keen eye for design and detail. Proactive and “switched-on” attitude. Basic IT skills.

About this employer

We are a manufacturer & installer of bespoke window blinds, based in Solihull. We serve residential and commercial clients. We operate through 3 divisions: Capricorn Blinds: Offering tailored solutions for homes & private clients. Capricorn Contracts: Commercial & contract installations, delivering large-scale blind & curtain systems for offices, schools, hospitality venues, public buildings. Hospital Tracks: Cubicle curtain track systems & privacy solutions tailored for healthcare environments.

https://capricornblinds.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company wide annual performance bonus.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for longer term employment as part of marketing team. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Paul Bates

Paul.bates@solihull.ac.uk

01216787181

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345186.

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Closes in 11 days (Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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