This role is designed to provide unique and fascinating educational resources to wider audiences while being hands-on and creative. The Digital Content Apprentice will work with the Digital Content Manager , supporting the digital footprint of our science-led conservation charity, including our two Zoos. This extends to our websites, social media outputs and our presence on websites used by educators to inform, inspire and empower the next generation of conservationists.
You will also work with a nominated learning provider to develop occupational standards (knowledge, skills and behaviours) as set out in the Level 3 Content creator apprentice standard
In-person interviews will be held on 20-21 November.
- Develop written and audio-visual digital content in line with the brief and budget/costs.
- Upload content to digital channels and maintain them longer-term to ensure they remain up-to-date.
- Liaise with internal ZSL experts to shape and create digital resources that meet educators’ needs.
- Plan, film, and edit educational video resources to make our expert-led science more accessible to educators.
- Be supported to develop digital content management skills.
- You will work towards a Level 3 Content Creator qualification during your employment.
This post will include regular filming of animal necropsies (port mortems), The post holder will therefore need to be comfortable around animal dissections.
The post holder must be able to reach both of our conservation Zoos, London and Whipsnade, on a regular basis.
Some infrequent weekend or evening working may be required to fit around shoot timings.
This post will require the post-holder to be onsite for some of the week, but flexible working may be possible for editing days etc and can be discussed.
- Confidence using computers and Microsoft applications.
- Personal or professional experience creating digital content.
- Grade 4 or above in GCSE English, Maths.
- An interest in digital content platforms (i.e. social media channels).
- A meticulous attention to detail.
- Motivated to work towards conservation of animals and their habitats.
- Interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues and visitors.
- Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Openness to creating digital content around challenging subjects.
- Enthusiastic and motived.
- Knowledge of the wider work of ZSL.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and video editing software.
- A keen interest in animals, science and biology.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
