Social Media Apprentice

STATUO LTD

BOLTON (BL6 7JH)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 26 December 2025)

Posted on 2 December 2025

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Summary

This Social Media Apprentice role is a hands-on opportunity to learn how to plan, create, and manage content across multiple social platforms. You’ll support with scheduling posts, researching trends, creating graphics and videos, writing captions, and helping with influencer outreach.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

36 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 8 January 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

Social Media Apprentice
Location: Bolton, BL5
Salary: Competitive with Apprenticeship Training
Contract: Full-Time

Start Your Career in Social Media Marketing
Are you passionate about content creation, trends, and online communities? Join us as a Social Media Apprentice and learn how to manage and grow social channels for real clients.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across organic social, influencer marketing, paid social support, and creative content production — all while working toward a nationally recognised qualification. 

What You Will Learn:

  • Planning and scheduling social media content across multiple platforms
  • Fundamentals of influencer outreach and managing creator partnerships
  • Writing engaging posts, captions, and basic ad copy
  • Best practices for video, graphic, and photography content creation
  • How social media fits into broader digital marketing strategies 

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Help manage and update client social media channels
  • Support the Social Media Manager with planning and monthly content schedules
  • Assist with posting and scheduling content across platforms
  • Research hashtags, competitors, and emerging trends
  • Support influencer outreach and communication with creators
  • Create content such as videos, graphics, and photography
  • Write engaging captions and simple ad copy with guidance
  • Assist with monthly reporting and highlight key insights
  • Bring new ideas, trends, and creative opportunities to the team
  • Work with the digital team to align social activity with PPC, SEO, and content marketing

What We Are Looking For:

  • Genuine passion for social media, content creation, and new trends
  • Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
  • Strong written English and attention to detail
  • Confident planning and organisational skills
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Curiosity about how social fits into wider marketing activities
    Bonus Skills (Not Essential)
  • Examples of content (Reels, TikToks, blogs, graphics, etc.)
  • Experience running personal or small business social accounts
  • Basic knowledge of scheduling tools
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva
  • Any previous marketing or creative experience

Why Join Us:

  • Work toward a nationally recognised Social Media Marketing qualification
  • Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive team
  • Get involved in exciting campaigns across a range of industries
  • Build valuable skills that open doors to creative and marketing careers

Ready to Start Your Social Media Journey?

Apply today and take your first step into the world of digital marketing!

Where you'll work

RUGBY HOUSE
HAMPSON STREET
HORWICH
BOLTON
BL6 7JH

Training

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

Training provider

NOWSKILLS 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

Training will take place under Now Skills Apprenticeships during work hours. 

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working

About this employer

Statuo Limited is a digital marketing agency based in Bolton, UK, specializing in SEO, website design, and branding services. They aim to deliver tailored solutions for businesses, helping them overcome challenges and drive success. Statuo is recognized as a 2024 Google Premier Partner, indicating their high-quality services and expertise in the industry.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate may be offered a full-time position after completing the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOWSKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002698.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 26 December 2025)

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