Summary
Gain hands-on experience as a Marketing Assistant Apprentice supporting real campaigns, social media, content creation and digital marketing projects. Work closely with an experienced Marketing Executive, develop practical skills, and grow your career while contributing to a fast-paced, creative industry environment.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Duration
1 year 3 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
* Support the Marketing Executive with day-to-day marketing activities while developing practical skills and industry experience.
* Assist with planning and delivering marketing campaigns.
* Create and schedule content across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn).
* Engage with online audiences across all platforms.
* Support content creation such as email campaigns, blog posts, and newsletters.
* Capture photography and video content for marketing use.
* Assist with podcast planning, including idea generation, script preparation, and guest coordination.
* Monitor marketing performance and support basic reporting.
* Assist with general marketing administration tasks.
* Take on additional responsibilities in line with business needs, seasonal priorities, or peak periods.
* Gain broader exposure to marketing activities to support overall development.
Where you'll work
1 Chalfont Park
Chalfont St. Peter
Gerrards Cross
SL9 0BG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
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
One day a week at Windsor College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
* A driving licence and car. (Open to people who are currently learning to drive).
* Basic IT skills and familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or LinkedIn are desirable.
* Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in marketing, digital trends or content creation, either through studies, personal projects or online activity.