Content & Social Media Apprentice Vacancy, Preston

About the Company

An international company that designs, manufactures, and sells professional workwear and safety clothing for industries such as construction, logistics, transportation, and maintenance. Its product range includes items such as work trousers, jackets, hi-visibility clothing, safety footwear, and other protective garments designed for durability, comfort, and compliance with industry safety standards.

The company distributes its products directly to customers through enterprise B2B contracts and online sales channels across Europe, focusing on providing reliable protective clothing at competitive prices for professional workers and businesses.

About the Role

We are looking for a Content & Social Media Apprentice to help create a broad range of content and manage social media for both our business customers (B2B) and direct customers (D2C).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being creative, is happy working on their own, and wants to learn how content and social media can help a business grow.

You will help create engaging content for our social media channels and support activities that increase brand awareness, generate new leads, and help promote our products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

You will help create and share a wide range of content to support both business customers (B2B) and direct customers (D2C), including:

• Taking photos and making short videos for our website, emails, and social media.
• Sharing customer stories, testimonials, and success cases.
• Creating content about our products, brand, and behind-the-scenes activities.

You’ll be involved in the whole process of content creation, from planning and capturing to editing and posting. You’ll also help develop our social media strategy and manage daily activity on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok where needed.

Other responsibilities include:

• Turning technical or business information into easy-to-understand messages for customers.
• Promoting content to reach more people.
• Supporting sales and account teams by providing content for customers and prospects.
• Finding ways to reuse and adapt content across different channels.
• Working closely with marketing, sales, and eCommerce teams on campaigns, product launches, and ongoing activities.
• Sharing ideas to improve content and social media over time.
• Helping make our content planning and processes more organized and consistent.
• You will be required to attend events and gather content from outside of the office premises.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Some experience or interest in content creation social media. A portfolio of social media work is beneficial (this could include personal projects or work experience).
• Basic photography and video skills, including simple editing for online use.
• Good written and spoken English, with attention to detail.
• Interest in helping manage social media accounts for a business or brand.
• Able to work independently, organise tasks, and take responsibility for completing work.
• Driving licence is required.

The Apprenticeship

This role will be part of a level three Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship provided by The Marketing Trainer. The apprenticeship covers a wide range of topics over its 15-month duration, including:

• Campaign management;
• Content creation;
• Social Media marketing;
• Digital and traditional communications;
• Brand management;
• Communication skills;
• Project Management;
• And much, much more.

All training and support will be conducted remotely via small group training cohorts and one-to-one coaching sessions that ensure you receive individualised support along the entirety of the apprenticeship.

In addition to this, the successful candidate will be enrolled on a full CIM Foundation Certificate at no extra cost. This means that once you’re finished on the apprenticeship you’ll be awarded two distinct qualifications as opposed to one.

EDI Statement

We’re committed to building an inclusive, fair, and welcoming environment for every applicant. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we recruit based on ability, potential, and attitude — nothing else. If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, just tell us and we’ll make it work.