Job Description

Howarth Timber Group is proud to have been officially recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025!

What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Apprentice Content Creator

An exciting vacancy has arisen to join our vibrant Marketing Department as an

Apprentice Content Creator.

We are seeking a creative and proactive individual to train to lead our social media and branch marketing efforts. The successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for producing engaging and shareable content -- both static and video -- across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok. The successful candidate will also coordinate our social media and communications calendar, conduct regular site visits across our branch network to support promotional activities, and assist in the creation of marketing collateral. Attendance at company events and collaboration with branch teams will be key to ensuring consistent and impactful brand messaging.

Putting people at the heart of what we do

With 185 years' trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.

With a nationwide network of 36 branches supplying timber, building and plumbing and heating materials, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.

Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it's thanks to our loyal workforce that we've built a strong and successful business.

Content Creator role responsibilities

Content creation of graphics, photos, videos, and text Photography and videography Graphic design Creating and scheduling social media posts and stories/reels etc. with captions. Create engaging paid media adverts to help increase online traffic / conversion Support the websites with creating assets to promote products and services Regularly speak to branch contacts weekly/monthly for receiving content Support the websites with creating assets to promote products and services Support social content through emails, SMS, and push notifications Identify trends and insights and react quickly based on them Feature in the content you create with confidence in front of the camera Creating in branch video media for the TVs Supporting the marketing team in any other day-to-day marketing activities as deemed necessary

What are the requirements to be part of our team?

GCSE English and Maths plus three other subjects (Grade 4 or above) You'll be a creative thinker, experienced in graphic design, competent in Adobe packages (Adobe InDesign or equivalent) and editing software Fluent and articulate in written English with strong attention to detail Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office You'll need to be a confident, enthusiastic, approachable, and motivated individual with a proactive and 'can do' attitude. We're looking for someone with a strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to challenge the status quo Full UK Driving Licence The candidate will be required to complete on time any apprenticeship assignments set by our partner learning provider (QA) along with our own relevant Howarth Online Academy learning modules.

Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?

Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

31 days' holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days' holiday per annum or sell up to 3 days' holiday per annum Contributory pension scheme Company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme, (inc 24/7 helpline, remote GP appointments, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line) BenefitHub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, amongst others) Colleague Merchant Branch discount Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year - fully paid by the Company Excellent training and development
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025