Content Assistant Apprentice

INK TONER UK RETAIL LIMITED

BARNET (EN4 8RN)

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 6 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 November 2025


Summary

The Content Assistant Apprentice will create written, visual, and digital content for the organisation, researching, planning, and reviewing materials to engage customers, support business growth, and ensure all content aligns with brand standards and audience needs.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 December 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

Job Role and Description for this Apprenticeship Position:

The content assistant will produce written, visual, and digital content across our websites and social media to engage customers and support business growth. The apprentice will research, plan, create, and review content for our main site, InknToner UK, and our sister site, PremiumCompatibles, ensuring all content aligns with brand standards and customer needs.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and producing content that reflects the company’s brand, products, and marketing objectives.
  • Writing copy and creating visuals for websites, social media, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
  • Researching and developing messaging to engage different customer segments.
  • Working closely with internal teams and external partners to coordinate content and campaigns.
  • Managing and organising content across the sites and all marketing channels e.g. Ebay, TikTok, Amazon etc to ensure it is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
  • Reviewing content performance and suggesting improvements to increase engagement and sales.
  • Staying current with digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.

The apprentice will ensure all content meets InknToner UK’s quality, legal, and ethical standards while helping grow the company’s online presence and customer engagement.

Where you'll work

61 EAST BARNET ROAD
BARNET
EN4 8RN

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON VESTA COLLEGE 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

INK TONER UK Retail is a leading supplier of printer consumables, offering a wide range of ink, toner, and compatible cartridges to businesses and consumers across the UK. We are committed to quality, value, and excellent customer service, continually expanding our online presence through InknToner UK and our sister site, PremiumCompatibles. Our innovative approach and dedication to digital marketing allow us to engage customers effectively and support sustainable business growth.

https://www.inkntoneruk.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After completing the Content Assistant Apprenticeship, individuals can progress into roles such as Junior Content Creator, Digital Marketing Assistant, or Social Media Coordinator. With experience, opportunities may expand to Content Manager, Marketing Executive, or Digital Marketing Specialist, overseeing campaigns, strategy, and brand growth across multiple channels.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON VESTA COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349783.

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Closes in 30 days (Saturday 6 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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