Content Creator Apprentice

Opportunity information

Salary £15000 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 29/04/2023

Description

Founded in 1945, and headquartered in Asthon-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, Whitecroft Lighting is one of the UK’s largest public and private sector lighting providers, working with education, healthcare, industrial and workspace projects.

Whitecroft Lighting has 370 employees, an annual turnover of £55m and undertakes all R&D, product design and manufacturing in its HQ and neighbouring 10,000sqm manufacturing facility. The company continuously strives to offer its customers the best service in the industry, with extensive sales, specification, design, product development, and after-sales support teams working closely with clients nationally.

In recent years, Whitecroft Lighting has been at the forefront of sustainability and circularity in UK commercial lighting, leading the market in the development of products that minimise the use of material and promote reusability through replaceable modular hardware.

Are you creative and driven individual looking to spark your career in the digital industry? Whitecroft Lighting is looking for a Content Creator Apprentice to join their team in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Job description.

As a Content Creator Apprentice, they will be planning, developing, creating and evaluating content for the business. Their job responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):
Working in collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver marketing communication plans to support the achievement of business strategy.

Creating and delivering internal communication plans, actively promoting Whitecroft’s business culture to both customers and staff, and coordinating employee engagement activities (Workplace, Social Club events, fundraising and annual events).

Assisting in the delivery of customer engagement activities by organising site visits, industry events, career fairs, training sessions, conferences, and trade shows.

Being responsible for internal and external social media channels, including content planning, scheduling posts, reporting and identifying new social media opportunities for the business.

Monitoring and measuring effectiveness of marketing activities and producing insights that are used to achieve improvements in the future.

Working effectively with external partners, including digital, creative and PR agencies, to deliver successful marketing communication plans.

Supporting the Category and Product Managers to ensure a successful product launch to both internal and external target audience.

Supporting the overall brand strategy and positioning, updating physical and digital media to ensure consistent brand messaging, and providing clear brand guidelines.

The role is office based with 36.5 hours per week.

Work Perks and Benefits.
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
- Additional holiday added after 5 and 10 years with the company.
- Flexible working hours to start and finish times.
- Pension scheme.
- Full training and on-going Learning and Development support, with a career progression to a Digital Marketing Executive and an incremental salary review.
- Funded Apprenticeships, work-based studies, and professional qualifications, i.e. CIM.
- Eye care scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Staff fun days, events, and parties.
- Subsidised meals and newly opened Social Hub.
- Opportunity to attend industry events.
- Access to a variety of experienced colleagues and external marketing agencies.

Skills required
- A keen interest in Digital Marketing, Social Media and Content production
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
- Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to use initiative.
- Creative and proactive approach with the ability to identify potential news and content opportunities.
- A team player with the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Entry requirements

A-C (4-9) English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent

A passion for social media and digital content

Training to be provided

The final three months of the course will be the ‘assessment period’ during which apprentices are expected to produce a portfolio of work and complete a series of assessments. Full digital marketing training to be provided on-the-job and off-the-job. The Juice Academy partner with Apprentify, who support apprentices in the workplace through development coaching.

**The qualification will include**:

- Level 3 Content Creator

Things to consider

You will be unavailable to start on this date and we will consider you for future selection days.
- Please note: For the first year, you will be paid a minimum salary of £15,000. Thereafter, your pay will be increased to the National Living Wage (currently £10.42 per hour). All salaries are set at the employ