Content Creator Apprentice
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Company: CROYDON DROP-IN
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Location: CR0 1RF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Creative and design
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Ref: NAS-2000029952
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Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
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Start Date: 30/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Brief Description
Croydon Drop In (CDI) is recruiting a Content Creator Apprentice to create youth-friendly content for social media and the website, support campaigns and events, and learn how to plan, produce and measure content safely and professionally. If you’re creative, organised and keen to learn, apply now.
Training to be Provided
Training will be delivered through the Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship with Creative Alliance, combining on-the-job learning at CDI with off-the-job training (e.g., workshops, coaching sessions and assignments). The apprentice will complete dedicated training time within working hours and will be supported to build skills in content planning/production, brand and tone of voice, accessibility, performance measurement, and safe digital practice.
Future Prospects
On successful completion, the apprentice will have job-ready skills in digital content creation and communications. Subject to performance and organisational needs, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role in communications, digital engagement or marketing at CDI, or to move into similar roles within the wider charity and community sector.
Vacancy Detail
- Create youth-friendly content for CDI’s social media (posts, stories/reels, short videos and simple graphics)
- Write clear, accessible copy for social posts and website updates (e.g., “how to get support”, signposting, myth-busting)
- Help plan and schedule content using a simple content calendar
- Capture and edit basic photo/video content (following consent and safeguarding guidance)
- Coordinate content approvals with CDI colleagues to ensure accuracy and the right tone
- Monitor comments/messages and escalate any safeguarding concerns in line with CDI procedures
- Upload/format resources (PDFs, posters, guides) and support basic website updates
- Track basic performance metrics and share simple insights on what’s working and what to improve
Other Information
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS check due to working in a youth-focused organisation.
- You must be able to work office-based in Croydon (132 Church Street, CR0 1RF) for 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
- You will be expected to follow CDI policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and consent, and maintain professional boundaries in digital communication.
- You may be asked to provide examples of content you’ve created (e.g., posts, videos, graphics or writing samples).