Communications and Media Apprentice

Summary

The successful applicant will work within the Communications and Media team, to develop and create written and audio-visual content that can be used across a variety of platforms and media. We know that we are only as good as the people that make us, but we’re short of one person, specific to this role - could it be you?

Wage

£15,847 a year

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New starters under 21 years old will receive £15,847 per annum. After 12 months service, this increases to £19,429 per annum. Entrants aged over 21 years old will receive the Foundation Living Wage - £24,310

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

2 years

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

Plan and develop creative content (written, visual and audio), that can be used across a variety of media
Review and advise on social media and digital platform use and best-practice
Liaise with internal colleagues and provide communications and media support
Provide a professional service for our NKDC colleagues, by phone, in person or via electronic communication
Network with NKDC colleagues, partners and other apprentices
Preparation and presentation of a corporate project to our Senior Management Team

Where you’ll work

Council Offices
Kesteven Street
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7EF

Training

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

College or training organisation

CAMBRIDGE MARKETING COLLEGE 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

Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Training delivery is carried out remotely, through Cambridge Marketing College, and consists of:

Minimum of 6 hours off-the-job training per week
Blended learning, with online study materials, a monthly one-to-one online tutorial and topic specific webinars

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Mathematics (grade C/4)

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
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Key Attributes we are looking for: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Organised – as you will be completing your qualification as well as working. Motivated, driven, enthusiastic and willing to learn. A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is desirable.

About this company

Shortlisted for the local government sector’s biggest accolades and recognised for our strength, stability and supportive working environment, North Kesteven District Council is going places. NKDC has been recognised as an Investors in People Gold Employer.

https://www.n-kesteven.gov.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

The successful candidate will gain valuable insight into the workings of Communications and Media to enable them to apply for either a role in this sector, or another creative role within the organisation, as vacancies arise

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE MARKETING COLLEGE LIMITED

human_resources@n-kesteven.gov.uk

01529 414155

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312594.

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Closes in 28 days (Sunday 4 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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