Content Creator Apprenticeship
We’re recruiting for a Level 3 Content Creator Apprentice to join our Marketing and Communications Team. Over the course of 12 months, you’ll gain essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours to pass your End Point Assessment and excel in a career in digital communications.
You’ll benefit from:
- Classroom sessions
- Mentoring
- Off-site visits
- 20% off-the-job training
You Will Learn To:
- Identify commercial drivers for clients
- Understand the importance of brand awareness
- Adapt writing styles based on campaign types
- Use tone of voice appropriately
- Apply accurate grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Craft persuasive and effective copy
- Interpret client/customer briefs
- Generate ideas and campaign concepts
- Source and manage media assets
Key Responsibilities
- Create content tailored to specific platforms across BWitC, WSitC and BWDA
- Plan, film, and edit short-form video content
- Design visuals for social media and marketing campaigns
- Write engaging copy for news articles, newsletters, and promotional materials
- Capture and edit photography for use across communication channels
- Support creative content planning and brainstorming
- Represent BWitC at events and in the community as an ambassador for our work
- Uphold the values and behaviours of BWitC and BWFC in all professional activities
Typical Day-to-Day Tasks
- Filming and editing video clips for social media
- Designing and posting graphics for campaigns
- Drafting copy for news stories, e-newsletters, and promotional materials
- Photographing events and initiatives
- Attending team planning sessions and supporting on live content
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact through purposeful and creative work
- Two Bolton Wanderers season tickets
- Access to Health Shield cash plan (post-probation)
- Matched pension contribution up to 5%
- Opportunities for paid overtime
- Ongoing CPD and training support
- Free on-site parking
- Flexible working options
Experience:
- Experience engaging with a range of audiences (formal or informal)
- Coordinating or assisting on creative or youth-led projects
- Working with schools, community groups or partner organisations
Desirable Criteria
- Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
Additional Info
- Bolton Wanderers in the Community is committed to equality, safeguarding and safer recruitment.
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Training:
Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Education Wise.
The course will follow a structured 12-month programme, which includes:
- Initial induction and onboarding
- A mix of monthly classroom-based sessions, delivered either virtually or in person
- Regular progress reviews between the apprentice, employer and training provider
- End Point Assessment preparation during the final stage of the apprenticeship
- Throughout the programme, the apprentice will receive tailored support and guidance to ensure successful completion and career progression in digital content creation.
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within the Marketing and Communications Team or a related creative/media position within the organisation or sector. Further training and development will be supported.
Employer Description:
We are Bolton Wanderers in the Community. One Club, One Community, One Town. A sport-for-development charity based in Bolton that offers employees the opportunity to deliver life-changing work that makes an impact alongside colleagues who share a mutual passion for improving people’s lives. We are looking for passionate and motivated staff who will help us to achieve our vision of ‘A Connected Bolton Without Disadvantage’. Our mission is to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) to inspire, support and deliver positive change. Through intervention, prevention and targeted engagement we create sustainable pathways that transform lives. By working together, we connect people, enabling communities to thrive and succeed. We continue to be an innovative and forward-thinking charity that works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to achieve the greatest outcomes for our beneficiaries.
Working Hours :
The apprentice will typically work 30 per week, primarily between Monday and Friday, with hours likely to fall between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Some evening or weekend work may be required to support events, match days or campaign activities.
Skills:
IT skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Planning Skills,Knowledge of social media,Knowledge of editing software