Digital Content, Communications and Engagement Apprentice - Level 3
Cormac
Cornwall (TR16 5EH)
Closes on Monday 27 July 2026
Posted on 23 June 2026
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Summary
We’re looking for someone who enjoys storytelling through digital content, whether that’s writing, social media, photography, video, or other creative formats, and wants to turn that passion into a career.
- Wage
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£18,693.75 a year
- Training course
- Content creator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Get paid, get skilled, get your career going! Cormac’s apprenticeships are a great way to #buildyourfuture, offering you a permanent contract, a competitive salary, and a training programme designed to help you reach your full potential.
If you’re creative, curious, and excited about learning new skills while gaining a recognised qualification, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re looking for someone who enjoys storytelling through digital content, whether that’s writing, social media, photography, video, or other creative formats, and wants to turn that passion into a career.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Digital Content, Communications and Engagement Apprentice, where you’ll be supported through the Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship Standard while working at Cormac. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the business, developing practical skills in content creation, digital engagement, and communications, all while being mentored by experienced colleagues.
If you’re ready to grow your creativity, build in-demand digital skills, and make a real impact through engaging content, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role:
- You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship Standard with one of our preferred training providers. You will be expected to attend the college on day-release basis to complete your apprenticeship
- As an Apprentice you will be supported by qualified staff in all areas of your role
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Support the planning and delivery of communications, engagement activities and marketing campaigns
- Interpret briefs, brand guidelines and campaign objectives to develop effective content plans
- Conduct audience research and analyse insights and data to guide content and campaign decisions
- Create, source and edit engaging written, visual and audio content across a range of channels
- Proofread and quality-check content to ensure accuracy, accessibility and alignment with brand standards
- Maintain and manage content securely using approved systems and tools
- Provide administrative support, including organising meetings, maintaining records and coordinating team activities
We are looking for:
- An employee who is passionate about Creative Media
- You will be committed to completing a Content Creator apprenticeship and continuing your personal development
- Current or predicted 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including maths and English
- Experienced in the use of I.T. such as E-Mail, Word, Excel, social media etc.
- You must be able to attend Cornwall College, Camborne for College sessions
Where you'll work
Western Group Centre Radnor Road
Scorrier
Redruth
Cornwall
TR16 5EH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 be provided by Cornwall College Camborne
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C or 4-9)
- Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
Cormac manages and maintains approximately 7500km of Cornwall’s and the South West highways as well as delivering major construction, civil engineering and highway schemes, providing environmental asset management, maintenance, design and construction services to public and private sector clients. We are part of the Corserv Group who are committed to growing the local economy and delivering high quality services and jobs for the benefit of the communities we serve.
https://www.cormacltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- On successful completion of your apprenticeship and regular reviews there will be a permanent position available
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Cormac
Lynne Dunn
lynne.dunn@cormacltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038766.
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Closes on Monday 27 July 2026
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