Creative Trainer in Wilmslow

We're looking for someone who's actually worked in the creative industry, not just taught it. If you've built campaigns, created content that landed, or worked inside a marketing or brand function, we want to turn that real-world experience into training that apprentices can genuinely use.

Who We Are

Apprentify Group is a portfolio of six companies, each with its own culture, personality and people. Across the group we support around 10,000 learners a year through apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, Adult Skills Fund provision, Free Courses for Jobs and commercial short courses. We're growing and fast-moving. If you like things neat and predictable, this probably isn't the place. If you'd rather bring your real industry experience into the room and watch people grow because of it, keep reading.

QUICK FACTS

• Remote-first, with occasional travel where required
• Full-time, permanent
• Reports to Performance Manager / Head of Delivery
• Programmes: Multi-channel Marketing (level 3), Content Creator (level 3)

LIFE IN THE ROLE

Your industry background is what makes the training land. You'll bring current creative and marketing practice into the room and help learners see how the work actually gets done.

• Deliver group training across marketing, content creation, digital communications and related disciplines
• Facilitate virtual classrooms, workshops and seminars, adapting to learners at very different starting points
• Feed emerging trends, tools and techniques into programme content so the curriculum stays current
• Work with Development Coaches, employers and curriculum teams to help apprentices apply learning in-role and progress towards Gateway and EPA
• Monitor engagement, give clear feedback and flag learners needing extra support early
• Deliver in line with funding and apprenticeship requirements, keep accurate records, and take part in observations and standardisation activity

THE HONEST HARD BIT

You'll be standing in front of learners at very different stages, some confident and experienced, some brand new to the industry, and you'll need to flex your delivery constantly to keep both engaged. Bringing real industry war stories is what makes this role different, but it also means staying current: the creative and marketing world moves fast, and you'll need to keep your own practice fresh enough to teach it credibly.

What You Bring

• At least 3 years' hands‑on experience in a creative or digital discipline such as marketing, content creation, digital communications, social media, branding, creative design or digital campaign management
• Experience delivering training, coaching, workshops or presentations
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confidence using digital learning platforms and technology
• Ability to motivate and engage learners from diverse backgrounds

Nice to have, not dealbreakers:

• Experience delivering apprenticeship programmes
• A teaching or training qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed or equivalent)
• An assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of standards such as Multi‑Channel Marketer, Content Creator or Marketing Executive
• Experience supporting learners through EPA

IS THIS FOR YOU?

• You've genuinely worked in creative, marketing or digital roles, not just trained people in them
• You love turning real industry experience into practical learning
• You can read a room and adapt on the fly, whether that's a nervous beginner or a confident veteran
• You're collaborative and want to help shape the curriculum, not just deliver it
• You're comfortable with feedback, observation and standardisation as part of getting better

This is not for you if:

• You've never actually worked in the creative or marketing industry yourself
• You want a fixed script and no room to bring your own experience in
• You're looking for a slow, predictable environment
• You'd rather work solo than collaborate with coaches, employers and curriculum teams

What We Offer

At Apprentify, we believe in rewarding our people for the value they bring. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Private medical insurance
• Birthday Leave + Volunteer Day
• Hybrid working with regular collaboration days in our Wilmslow HQ
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• A culture of high performance, innovation and impact, where your contribution directly shapes Apprentify's success
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular company-wide events and team socials

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Stage 1, Recruiter screening call (30 minutes): A conversation about your experience and the role, to make sure there's genuine alignment before moving forward.
• Stage 2, Micro‑teach (30 minutes): You'll deliver a short training session, followed by Q&A. We'll send the brief in advance.
• Stage 3, Interview with the hiring team (1 hour): A conversation about your industry experience, delivery style and how you'd bring real‑world creative practice into the learning experience.

At Apprentify, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We value different perspectives, lived experiences and ways of thinking, and we recognise the positive impact they have on our learners, our culture and our organisation. We are dedicated to removing barriers in our recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments where needed to ensure all candidates have a fair opportunity to succeed. If you have any questions about the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please get in touch with us – we're here to support you.