Content Creator Apprentice

Opportunity information
Salary £16000 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 01/04/2024
Description
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) is an international qualifying body dedicated to the regulation, education and training of surveyors working within civil engineering.
Business description:
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) is an international qualifying body dedicated to the regulation, education and training of surveyors working within civil engineering.
CICES is recognised as the foremost UK-based professional institution for specialists employed in geospatial engineering and commercial management in the civil engineering industry. CICES strives in all that it does to maintain and improve that position.
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors began life in 1969 as the Association of Surveyors in Civil Engineering and was incorporated in 1972.
Since its conception, CICES has gone from strength to strength with an ever increasing membership. It is now a registered educational charity promoting the profession throughout the world. In 2009 CICES was awarded a royal charter which recognised the importance of the contribution it makes to the construction industry and society as a whole.
Throughout the coming decades, the following three golden threads will be woven through all we do:
Sustainability: The environmental and social impacts of the practices of our members, their organisations and the projects they work on are critically important. Civil engineering surveyors and related professionals are thought leaders, pioneers and drivers of change in protecting our planet, its biodiversity, habitats and communities. CICES is committed to supporting our members in promoting and amplifying the values and processes they need to embed to ensure a more sustainable profession, for the good of wider society.
Digitalisation: Technology and innovation are central pillars of the civil engineering surveying industry and vital to delivering precision and excellence for projects all over the world. By embracing digitalisation and promoting its application through examples of best practice, CICES is supporting the uptake of digitalisation to improve efficiency, reduce waste, conserve resources and deliver better outcomes.
Equity, diversity and inclusion: No member of society should feel excluded, discriminated against or judged due to a personal or protected characteristic. CICES believes that society, the built environment industry and the civil engineering surveying profession is enriched by diverse voices and opinions. We are committed to championing the visibility and vital contributions of individuals, groups and communities that benefit our institution and membership irrespective of background or individual circumstances and status.
Each of these golden threads is core to our future and we strive to include them in every aspect of our strategy
Their core values are 'Competence and teamwork', 'Openness, trust and reliability' and 'Honesty and integrity'. Match with your values? Apply Now!
Job description:
As a Content Creator Apprentice, you will be planning, developing, creating and evaluating content for the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Your role will be split equally between the publishing team (print publications/literature) and the marketing and communications team (digital/social media). Your job responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

• Brainstorming new and creative ideas for print, digital and social media
• Researching, planning and developing content ideas for print, digital and social media
• Innovating and presenting new content for print, digital and social media strategies
• Developing, implementing and supporting content marketing strategies including print, social media, website, SEO and more
• Driving traffic to company pages
• Developing engaging online and print content including videos, graphics, and written copy
• Uploading and editing content on company websites and other platforms
• Supporting initiatives from partners in government, technology, education and industry
• Measuring and reporting performance of content and digital marketing campaigns, assessing against goals, using relevant sites such as Google Analytics
• Keeping abreast of new social media sites, technologies, and general marketing trends and insights; implementing these new technologies and insights in developing campaigns

You will be working in the office in Sale, south Manchester 2/3 days a week and 2/3 days remote. Depending on work priorities, some flexibility may be required.
Work perks and benefits:

• Access to a variety of experienced colleagues who are always happy to help, so you’ll have a great support network
• Creative licence to develop within the role and bring your own unique flair to it
• In a great location with bars, restaurants and shops nearby
• Good public transport links and free parking on-site
• Remote/hybrid working opportunities
• Opportunity to attend events/travel etc
• Your birthday off
• Free refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits) in the office
• Christmas office shutdown

Skills required:

• Willingness to embrace and learn about different platforms and different areas of work
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative

Personal qualities:

• A keen interest in print, digital marketing, social media and content production
• Well organised
• Self starter
• Motivated
• Friendly

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 Juice Academy is a digital marketing Academy based in Castlefield, Manchester. They train up to 80 apprentices a year, whilst the apprentices work with businesses around the North West (and sometimes further afield!). The training is delivered by industry professionals from their sister company, Tangerine Communications. The Juice Academy training sessions are a hybrid of face-to-face learning within the academy in Castlefield, and online delivery via Zoom. Apprentices will also receive the on the job training in the workplace. 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 apply on The Juice Academy website, filling in the written application form to the best of your ability, paying attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation. Successful candidates will be invited to a second stage, where you will complete several assessments, including Maths & English. If these results are successful, your application will be sent to the employer who will shortlist for interviews. If your interview is successful, you will be expected to start in the workplace in March. Please mark clearly on your application if 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 £16,000. Thereafter, your pay will be increased to at least the National Minimum Wage for your age. All salaries are set at the employers’ discretion; however, this will be the minimum you will receive.

Skills required
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Future prospects
Digital Marketing is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK, so prospects upon completion are very promising with industry experience and a qualification under your belt. Job titles include, but are not limited to:

• Content Creator
• Social Media Executive
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Content Executive

Hours per week 38
Working week Mon-Fri
Sale, Cheshire, England, M33 7PP