Digital Content & E-commerce Apprentice

GCW Flooring

Grimsby (DN32 7AG)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 2026

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Summary

Are you someone who is excited by how technology and newer AI tools create content and operate online? Are you enthusiastic and have a commercial minded bias? We are looking for someone to join a digital marketing team help create written, visual and digital content supporting the business operations.

 

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9pm - 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

  • Creating and developing content for the business
  • Supporting social media activity across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and other channels
  • Working with AI-powered creative and productivity tools to produce written, visual and digital outputs
  • Supporting the day-to-day development of our Shopify e-commerce business
  • Helping improve and develop digital and e-commerce workflows
  • Assisting with campaigns, product launches and wider digital  projects
  • Testing new tools, ideas and ways of working and helping us   understand where they can add value
  • Working alongside the wider digital, marketing and operational teams

Where you'll work

84A Freeman Street
Grimsby
DN32 7AG

Training

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

Training provider

AVANT PARTNERSHIP 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

You will be working in the Grimsby area for a local reputable business Monday to Friday and once a fortnight you will attend our centre to undertake the apprenticeship modules with your tutor.

More training information

Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

You will learn the knowledge, skills & behaviours which will support you for your end-point assessment


You will take part in a combination of activities, such as face-to-face classroom-based sessions, remote learning sessions, work shadowing and online learning, to support your learning and development


You will be required to undertake training sessions with Avant Skills Academy every other week, throughout the length of the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

GCW are a family run firm with a extremely good reputation for delivering exceptional levels of service in their industry of floorings and furniture.

https://gcw.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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).

Once the apprenticeship is completed you can expect to join an ever expanding company with a great reputation. Although a career path is not in place yet people do develop with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AVANT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Simon Hewson

simon@avant.ac.uk

01472426624

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058218.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)