Digital Content and Social Media Apprentice in Godalming

Interested in developing your skills in video production, social media, graphic design and digital storytelling? Excited by the idea of working in a creative team during a period of rapid transformation and change? Someone who enjoys creating engaging content, learning new tools, and contributing ideas to help improve online communication?

As our Digital Content and Social Media Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the Communications and Engagement Team to deliver high-quality digital content across our websites, intranet, and social media channels. Working closely with experienced communications professionals, you will learn how to plan, create and schedule engaging digital content – including short‑form videos, graphics, newsletters, and social media posts. You’ll also gain hands‑on experience monitoring online engagement, supporting campaigns, updating the website and intranet, and helping ensure our content is accessible, inclusive and aligned with organisational values.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their communications career who is enthusiastic, creative and keen to develop practical skills in a fast‑paced, supportive environment. You’ll be encouraged to bring new ideas, try new approaches, and build confidence using a range of digital tools and platforms. As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll receive structured training and dedicated time for learning, while contributing to meaningful projects that support our staff, residents and communities.

This role offers the chance to develop valuable skills in video editing, graphic design, social media management and campaign delivery – experience that will help you grow professionally and make a real impact.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid – a mix of office‑based and remote working, with attendance at the office in Godalming as required. This post is a full time role. However, all applications will be considered.

Council Restructure

From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government's confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.

As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism. We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trusted and open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities.

While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You’ll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities. Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future.

Benefits

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex‑military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Additional Information

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.