Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship - Ringway - Surrey

RINGWAY INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED

Guildford, GU4 7BQ

Closes tomorrow (Friday 20 September)

Posted on 30 August 2024

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Summary

You will be part of the communication team for Ringway in Surrey supporting Highways Maintenance Team in an exciting project working with the community. As a content creator apprentice, you will contribute to the production of multi-media communications materials, including the preparation and issue of team newsflashes, newsletters, and posters.

Annual wage
£18,000 a year

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26 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays. 2 days paid volunteering. Training courses programme and Mentor Support. Benefits portal - Everyday discounts. Pension scheme with employer contribution.

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, from 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 October

Duration

1 Year 2 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Undertake a course of studies and develop a broad range of skills within the requirements of the service to achieve a nationally recognised apprenticeship
  • To develop a working knowledge of Ringway’s policies and procedures in line with the requirements of the apprenticeship standard
  • Provide high standards of performance to ensure that the service continues to operate efficiently and effectively
  • Under supervision work closely with other team members to assist in a range of projects and service developments
  • Trough personal example promote the values and behaviours (including equalities) that underpin Ringway’s business
  • Plan and develop creative content in line with the brief and budget
  • Research, prepare and develop messaging to maximise audience engagement
  • Create visual and audio content that can be used across a variety of media
  • Collaborate with colleagues and clients to plan and align content delivery with business objectives
  • Create fun and engaging content for Surrey Highways social media platforms
  • Passionate about communicating with Surrey residents and enabling their voices to be heard
  • Gather resident feedback to share to improve highways services in Surrey

Where you’ll work

Merrow Depot

Merrow Lane

Merrow

Guildford

GU4 7BQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

JGA LIMITED

Your training course

Content creator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

    • Your training plan

    • Driver's licence required to drive around the sites
    • Training will be on-the-job, combined with skills and knowledge-based workshops, e-learning and personal development coaching
    • The apprentice will gain a Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship qualification
    • There will be an independently assessed End Point Assessment by the Aim awarding organisation in the last three months of the apprenticeship programme

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 6 or above)
    • Maths (grade 4 or above)
    • English (grade 5 or above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    You are a good communicator with the ability to tell a story in a variety of communication methods and strong attention to detail. You can work well in a team and complete tasks individually by bringing creativity and using your initiative. You can solve problems by bringing your own ideas as well as taking on advice and ideas from others.

    About this company

    Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver. Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.

    https://www.ringway.co.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

    • Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert
    • You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor Allocation and guidance; Additional training be provided; Involvement in Communications projects 
    • We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    JGA LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273935.

    Apply now

    Closes tomorrow (Friday 20 September)

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