Content Creator Apprentice

THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM

BUCKINGHAM (MK18 1EG)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 25 September 2026)

Posted on 1 September 2026

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Summary

As the Content Creator (Level 3) Apprentice you’ll help to create content across print and digital channels to bring our brand to life for audiences in the UK and around the world. From flagship prospectuses and national campaigns to on-campus signage and video content; you will sit at the heart of how the University tells its story.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

You’ll be part of the Communications team and benefit from direct exposure and coaching on a wide range of content creation. The Communications team manage brand reputation, graphic design, copywriting, email marketing, video creation, public relations, and internal communications.

The Communications Team are part of an exciting Marketing department that cover Digital Marketing, Communications, Faculty Marketing, UK Recruitment, International Recruitment, and Admissions. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their Marketing career.

If you’re brimming with ideas, and looking to turn them into beautifully crafted visual and digital content that inspires, engages and converts - this role is for you.

Where you'll work

THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM
YEOMANRY HOUSE
HUNTER STREET
BUCKINGHAM
MK18 1EG

Training

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

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM

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
  • The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and keen to learn
  • You will need to be conscientious and well organised in order to manage a varied workload responsiblities
  • Your apprenticeship training will be undertaken together with our other apprentices (joining at the same time) and delivered by our Apprenticeships Manager, so there will be lots of support available

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade A*-C / 9-4)
  • Maths (grade Grade A*-C / 9-4)

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
  • Team working

About this employer

The University of Buckingham is among the fifteen smallest in the UK and is rightly proud of its distinctive features, namely: it is the only private University in the UK with a Royal Charter; secondly, it pioneered the first accelerated (two-year) degree; and finally, it provides students with a personalised learning experience through its small-group academic tutorial system and exceptional pastoral care provision.

http://www.buckingham.ac.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Marketing
  • Content Creation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM

Jack Stuchbury

jack.stuchbury@buckingham.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049635.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 25 September 2026)

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