Creative & Digital Media Apprentice (Tower Hamlets)

Description

Based: Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets

Closing Date: Sunday 21st November, Midnight

Assessment Centre: 28th November

Please read the full job description in order to apply

If you want to get into the current IT and digital boom that is going on in London, then this is the role for you.

Working in a great environment alongside leading technology entrepreneurs and business people, this is a fabulous opportunity if you want to get a career in the "New Economy" and make your mark:

• work with leading digital businesses like Google and Sky
• get experience working in fast moving start ups like: inplaymaker, leading the way with in-play second screen gaming; Sports Development Network, working with sporting celebrities to create THE destination site for sports coaching; and many others...
• learn how to use tomorrow's business tools today, like Twitter and mobile apps, while getting a highly respected Apprenticeship qualification within 12 months
• work with a like-minded and fun peer group to get your career off to a flying start
• get yourself in line for salaries in excess of £25,000 a year within a couple of years, and much more as you progress

You will do real work on real projects, building up a fantastic portfolio and experience that will stand you and your career in great stead. You will learn how to write content and articles for digital communications, carry out research into industries and markets and plan and execute digital, social media and email marketing campaigns.

You will get a prestigious Creative & Digital Media Apprenticeship, accredited by Edexcel.

About Agilisys

Agilisys is one of the UK's most innovative IT and business process service provider, transforming the way our clients deliver services to their customers. Working for both the public and private sector, we have earned a strong reputation for delivering excellent ICT, back office and customer contact services. Agilisys, a privately owned company, employs nearly 2,000 staff. Please see www.agilisys.co.uk for more information.

Role Description:

As an apprentice you will be working on projects developing digital communications to support services, marketing and business development activities.

You will learn how to research and analyse customers and markets, how to develop innovative and suitable content for the web and other digital platforms, how to plan and execute digital communications and how to use social media as a tool for driving business.

As part of the Apprenticeship you may be expected to do some or all of the following:

• Researching and writing digital content including articles, email newsletters , blogs and press releases
• Writing and reviewing website content and contributing to website design and development
• Planning and conducting social media campaigns through tools such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Monitoring markets and using this information to develop new and interesting content
• Researching new industries and markets and using this information to inform campaigns and communications
• Developing and updating databases of recipients and customers
• Evaluating the success of digital communications
• Coming up with ideas for new and innovative types of content such as animations or videos and implementing these ideas

Person specification

Essential

• 5 GSCE at grade C or above including English, Maths or equivalent qualifications. Consideration will be made for exceptional candidates without these qualifications. Holders of degrees or equivalent Level 4 qualifications are not eligible
• Confident in using computers and the internet
• The ability to write clearly and accurately in English
• Good questioning skills
• Attention to detail
• An enthusiasm for using the internet to drive business
• Ability to work in a team
• A positive attitude
• Entitlement to work in UK and have held UK residency for at least 3years

Desirable

• A Level or equivalent qualifications
• GCSE ICT or equivalent qualification at grade C or above
• Previous experience in copywriting or writing for the internet
• Research or business analysis experience
• Experience of direct marketing or social media marketing

Training information and qualification

Overview

You will complete a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media (equivalent to 2 ‘A’ levels) following a website development pathway. This will cover the following subject areas in order to complete the qualification:

Units that you will study:

Mandatory Units

• Awareness of employment in the creative media sector
• Communicating and presenting ideas in the creative media sector
• Awareness of converging digital technology in the creative media sector
• Professional behaviour in the Creative Media Sector
• Contribute to good working relationships
• Awareness of health and safety and how to ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Creative media industry awareness

Optional units:

You will also undertake a selection of optional modules dependent on your specific job role and preferences that include:

• Production of copy for interactive media products
• Identifying sources of information and present findings
• Preparing assets for use
• Preparing 2D animations
• Communication using digital marketing / sales channels
• Media audiences and products (knowledge qualification)
• Communication skills for Creative Media Industries
• Research Techniques for the Creative Media Industries
• Digital Communication including website design