We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven content creator apprentice to join the Optimum Skills team based at our Newton Aycliffe Hub. The role will be ideal for someone looking to grow their skills in content creation, through a variety of media including graphic design, videography, photography, and copy writing. This role will include the opportunity to travel across the North East to our other hubs, employer partners and events.

About the Role

Location: Based at our Head Office in Newton Aycliffe. You will be required to work from our other North East Hubs on occasion.

Wage: £7.55 per hour (National Apprentice Minimum Wage)  

Working Week: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 5pmandFriday, 8:30am – 3pm

Job Purpose: To support the Optimum Skills Marketing Team in the creation of purpose driven content which is integral to our overall marketing strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content creation in line with the Optimum Skills brand
• Using design software to create graphics and visuals for social media and our website
• Supporting with writing case studies, blogs and news for website and social media channels
• Develop content aligned with the marketing strategy
• Photography
• Video creation for social media channels
• Supporting with daily monitoring of all social media channels
• Supporting in email marketing campaigns
• Use of online digital tools such as Google Analytics, Google my Business, WordPress

Experience: No experience required, as you will be learning on the job.

About You

Desired Skills

• A good level of written communication skills (spelling, grammar, and creative writing)
• Knowledge of Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
• Design and creative skills
• Photography
• Videography
• Punctual and good at timekeeping
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car as you will be required to travel to our other hubs and employers as part of the role

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about creating content
• An interest in marketing
• An interest in the adult education and training sector
• Willingness to learn

About Optimum Skills

Optimum Skills are a leading North East training and apprenticeship provider.

Our mission is to spark a love of learning by providing quality programmes that are, right for the learner, right for the employer and right for us.

We have hubs across the North East delivering high quality training to support individuals with their careers and businesses with their growth.

We offer fully flexible training courses to ensure that learners have the right skills and knowledge to meet the requirements of industry and that businesses gain employees who have established work-ready skills and knowledge.

Employee Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• Funded training opportunities available to all employees
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off after 1 year of service
• Christmas shutdown on top of holiday allowance
• Flexi time
• Pension scheme
• Competitive mileage
• Family Fun Days
• ‘Employee of the month’ recognition awards
• Early finish Fridays

Health Cash Plan (after 3 months employment) which includes:

Get up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs.

Claim on dental, optical, chiropody, health screening, physiotherapy and more.

Wellbeing Package which includes:

24/7 counselling and support helpline.

Direct line to a doctor via phone or video chat.

Online health and lifestyle analysis.

Deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just East and many more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.