Job Description

Do you live for trail centres, bike parks and steep, technical descents?

Do you ride every weekend, follow MTB content online, and have a passion for video, design, and words? This three-year apprenticeship is a rare chance to turn your riding obsession into a career in digital marketing -- combining real-world experience with a fully funded degree.

The Role

We're looking for a

North West-based mountain biker or EMTB rider

to join our marketing and content team.

Ideal for a college leaver

, you'll be creating/editing short-form video, writing high-quality web articles, and contributing to our social media channels and digital presence.

Key responsibilities:

Edit engaging video content (Reels, YouTube Shorts, in-store clips, trail features) Create clean, well-written blog posts and buyer guides for our website Design basic infographics, social assets, and product visuals (Adobe Suite or similar) Assist with product launches, event content, and content planning

What You'll Get

This is a full-time, three-year

BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship

delivered in partnership with UCLan. You'll:

Study 1 day a week during lectures at term time Work 4 days a week in our North West office Gain hands-on experience in a fast-moving retail and content environment Build a skill set that's directly applicable to the MTB and outdoor industry Graduate with a full honours degree -- without student debt

Who We're Looking For

Must-haves:

A genuine passion for mountain biking or EMTB Solid video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere, or similar) Strong written English -- able to write creatively without heavy editing Confidence using social platforms (especially Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook) Understanding of at least the basic differences between mountain bikes and eMTBs

Bonus if you have:

A small content portfolio (videos, reels, articles, blogs, social posts -- anything MTB related) Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Shot your own GoPro footage or trail edits

Entry Criteria

To apply, you'll need:

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 5 or above) One of the following: 112+ UCAS points (A-levels or BTEC) A completed Level 3 Apprenticeship in a related subject
Use this to calculate your UCAS points:
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Why Join Us

MTB Monster is a passionate, ambitious team of mountain bike specialists and riders. We repair, build, and sell both electric and non-electric bikes -- proudly representing top brands like

Trek, Cube, Santa Cruz, Haibike, Mondraker, Orbea, Marin, Amflow, Cannondale, Whyte and Transition

.

If you're serious about riding and ready to build a creative career alongside it, this could be your path in.

Note:

Salary dependant on age

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 17,000.00-20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

What bike(s) do you currently ride?
(Make, model, setup -- e.g. enduro, eMTB, trail, etc.)

Where do you usually ride?
(Trail centres, local spots, favourite bike parks -- give us a feel for your scene)

Have you created any MTB-related content (video, photo, or writing)? If so, please attach a covering letter the details Drop any links/url's here to content you've created (Reels, YouTube, blog posts, etc.): (Instagram handles, YouTube channels, portfolios -- anything that shows your work) Software / Skills Confidence
Which tools or platforms have you used before?

How confident are you writing social captions, blogs, or gear descriptions?
(1 = not confident, 5 = very confident)

Do you have experience filming or editing your own riding footage?
If yes, tell us:

What you filmed

How you captured it (e.g. GoPro, phone, drone)

What you did to make the edit stand out or feel different

Are there any MTB creators, brands, or riders whose content you look up to or draw inspiration from?
Work Location: In person