Exhibitions and Content Creative Apprentice

Summary

Studio-based Creative Exhibitions and Content Creator Apprentice in Market Harborough. You’ll support the team to turn ideas into 3D exhibition stand visuals, print-ready graphics, simple motion/video content, and WordPress website updates, while building your skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, Cinema 4D and content creation.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

• Any salary review or increase will be discussed during the apprenticeship in line with company policy and performance

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (studio-based). Occasional travel to exhibitions, shows and client sites. Some early starts or later finishes may be required on installation and show days (with notice).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 24 November 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 3D exhibition stand concepts in Cinema 4D, creating clear visuals and realistic renders
• Prepare and adapt exhibition graphics for print using Illustrator and Photoshop (to print specs and stand dimensions)
• Create simple animations, logo idents and on-screen graphic overlays in After Effects
• Edit short videos in Premiere Pro
• Update website content in WordPress (page layouts, imagery and basic SEO housekeeping)
• Build brochures, workbooks and handouts in InDesign using grids, styles and brand guidelines
• Gather briefs from the team, log actions, track progress and keep notes up to date
• Proof artwork, run pre-flight checks and carry out quality control before print/delivery
• Capture content for case studies and social media (stills, short clips, behind-the-scenes notes)
• Support exhibition prep and installs when required (packing kit, on-site assistance, photography)

Where you'll work

LEEFE HOUSE
27 ABBEY STREET
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LE16 9AA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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

Training will be delivered through the Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship standard using a blended learning approach.

The apprentice will complete training both in the workplace at Force Four Creative (27 Abbey Street, Market Harborough, LE16 9AA) and through scheduled off-the-job learning delivered online and/or at classroom sessions arranged by the training provider.

Training will include regular one-to-one support with a development coach, independent study and workplace projects, with protected off-the-job learning time each week.

More training information

Training will be delivered by Creative Alliance (approved apprenticeship training provider).

The apprentice will be supported by an assigned industry development coach throughout the programme.

Creative Alliance will structure the off-the-job learning (online and any classroom sessions), set learning activities and reviews, and guide the apprentice through building their portfolio and preparing for the end-point assessment for the Level 3 Content Creator standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C)
• Maths (grade 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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Cheerful outgoing approachable

Other requirements

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• This is a studio-based role in Market Harborough, so applicants must be able to reliably commute to 27 Abbey Street, LE16 9AA
• The role includes occasional travel to exhibitions, shows and client sites, and may involve early starts or later finishes on installation/show days (with notice)
• A portfolio link is required (applications will not be considered without accessible examples of your work; please share passwords if needed)