Social Media and Content Creator Apprentice
MKM Building Supplies, the UK’s leading independent builders’ merchant, is seeking a passionate and creative Social Media and Content Creator Apprentice to join its Central Support Marketing Team.
This apprenticeship offers the perfect opportunity for an individual with a flair for creativity and a love of social media to develop their skills within a dynamic, supportive environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping MKM tell its story online and engage audiences across a variety of platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation
- Plan, develop, and produce written, visual, and video content for social media and other digital platforms.
- Understand briefs and target audiences to generate creative, engaging content ideas.
- Film short videos using a company-provided phone and edit content using tools such as CapCut and Instagram Edits.
- Write on-brand captions that connect with followers and reflect MKM’s friendly tone of voice.
- Schedule and publish posts using Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, and content management systems.
- Review content performance and use insights to enhance engagement and reach.
- Brief graphic requirements into the design team and support planning for future campaigns.
- Social Media Support
- Assist in managing MKM’s central social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Pinterest.
- Schedule content, adapting it for each platform’s audience and format.
- Respond to comments, messages, and queries in a professional and engaging manner.
- Monitor brand mentions and relevant hashtags, helping to grow MKM’s online community.
- Stay up to date with the latest social media trends, challenges, and competitor activity.
- Support influencer collaborations and work with the marketing agency on paid campaigns.
- Contribute creative ideas for campaigns and social-first content.
- Branch Support
- Provide updates, advice, and best practices to branches on social media activity.
- Assist branches with local campaigns, content ideas, and community engagement.
- Help resolve account access issues and onboard new social media users.
- Work alongside the Social Media Lead and Videographer on branch visits to capture authentic, engaging content.
- Travel to branches when required to support content creation and campaign delivery.
Skills & Knowledge
- A strong interest in marketing, content creation, and digital communication.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A creative and curious mindset, eager to explore new ideas and approaches.
- Confidence to appear on camera and contribute to video content.
- An interest in photography and videography, with a willingness to learn new skills.
- A proactive attitude, flexibility, and readiness to travel as needed
- English and Maths qualifications (or a willingness to complete these in line with apprenticeship requirements)
Key Info
Employer: M.K.M Building Supplied Ltd
Location: Hull, HU8
Wage: £7.55 per hour
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Category: Digital Marketing
About the Employer
MKM Building Supplies is the UK’s leading independent builders’ merchant, established in 1995 and now operating more than 135 branches nationwide. Proudly independent and locally led, MKM is built on a people-first culture where every colleague’s contribution matters. With over 3,200 employees across the UK, MKM continues to grow while staying true to its core values of community, collaboration, and exceptional customer service.
MKM believes that its people are what make the company unique. It offers comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and opportunities to work on exciting projects across multiple channels — all within a supportive and friendly environment where no two days are the same. Dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse mix of colleagues, MKM fosters a genuine sense of belonging to the MKM family and encourages everyone to grow and succeed together.
