For employers
Train your team to create content that drives sales.
Up to 100% government-funded — most small businesses pay nothing for the training of an apprentice aged 16 to 24. Up to £2,000 when you hire.
Rolling starts — begin within weeks of your enquiry.
- Ofsted ExceptionalHalls of Ivy, July 2026
- Skills EnglandStandard ST0105 v2.0
- DWP-fundedUp to 100% of training
- 10M+ followersOur lead expert’s audience
- A partnershipLearn Content Creator × Halls of Ivy
What you get
Seven reasons this is the easiest content hire you will make.
A free social media review by Bob
Our lead expert has over 10 million combined followers and 6 billion video views. He will look at your content and tell you what to change — free, whether or not you hire.
Get your free reviewThe course free for your team
Enrol someone already on your team. Training is up to 100% government-funded — free for apprentices aged 16 to 24 (eligibility applies).
Up to £2,000 to hire
Your business may be eligible for up to £2,000 employer incentive when you hire a new apprentice aged 16-24.
A real qualification
Nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, equivalent to A-Level, on the Skills England standard ST0105 v2.0.
Content that brings in customers
Every module is practised on your business: real posts, real campaigns, measured against what you want — bookings, footfall, sales.
Expertise since 2020
Our team has been producing content since 2020, for brands, small businesses and our own channels.
Nearly 400 short videos
A fun, game-filled platform: nearly 400 short videos and interactive activities your apprentice actually wants to open.
The £2,000 hiring payment is for non-levy employers hiring a new apprentice aged 16 to 24, from 1 October 2026. Paid through the training provider in instalments; conditions apply. The government’s incentive page (opens in a new tab).
Get a free review of your content by Bob
Our lead expert has over 10 million combined followers and 6 billion video views. Send us your handle and he will tell you what is working, what to change, and three quick wins.
- Free, with no obligation to hire
- A written review within 7 days
- Instagram or TikTok
What an apprentice is worth to you
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How we estimate this
- Market rates are typical UK freelance prices for small businesses: £120 a short video, £50 a carousel or graphic, £20 a written post, £18 an hour for community management.
- Up to speed, an apprentice produces about 12 videos, 8 carousels and 16 posts a month and spends around 20 hours on community management.
- Output builds up: 40% in months 1–3, 70% in months 4–8, then full pace.
- Very visual sectors (beauty, retail, hospitality, agencies) are weighted up to 20% higher.
- Training costs follow the current funding rules. The apprentice’s wage is not included — they are your employee.
An illustration, not a quote. Your apprentice’s wage is not included.
Who it’s for
Any business that should be posting more than it does. These are the ones we see most.
Salons and beauty
Before-and-afters, tutorials and the booking link in every post.
Retailers
New stock, styling ideas and the reasons to visit this week.
Agencies
A trained junior who can shoot, edit and report for clients.
Trades
Jobs from start to finish — the proof that wins the next quote.
Hospitality
The specials, the team and the atmosphere, every day.
Charities
Stories that bring in volunteers, donors and partners.
How it compares
A fair look at the other ways to get content made. Tap a row to see why it matters.
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| An apprentice with us | A freelancer | An agency | Doing it yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training only. An apprentice is also an employee you pay a wage to; freelancers and agencies charge for their time. | Up to 100% government-funded | Per day or per post | Monthly retainer | Your own time |
| An apprentice works for you; around a day a week is protected for learning. | About four days a week | What you pay for | What the retainer covers | Whatever is left over |
| An apprentice starts as a beginner and builds skills on a national standard, supported by a tutor. | Grows to Level 3, with expert support | Varies by person | Usually high | Self-taught |
| Someone inside the business sees the customers, the products and the moments worth filming every day. | Every day, from the inside | From briefs | From briefs | Completely |
| When the contract ends, who has the skills? | A qualified team member | The content delivered | The content delivered | Your own skills |
A business like yours
Case study goes here — an employer’s story, their apprentice and the results.
How to hire an apprentice
Five steps, and we do most of the work.
Step 1: Enquire
Tell us about your business and the role. It takes two minutes.
Step 2: Check funding
We confirm what you pay — usually nothing for 16 to 24 year olds — and any incentive.
Step 3: Recruit or choose
We advertise the role and shortlist candidates, or you put forward someone you already employ.
Step 4: Sign and start
An apprenticeship agreement and training plan, signed by you, the apprentice and Halls of Ivy.
Step 5: Watch it work
Reviews every 12 weeks, your own dashboard, and content going out from week one.
Start your enquiry
Two minutes, three steps. We reply within 1 working day.
Delivered by an Ofsted Exceptional provider
Halls of Ivy Beauty Academy was graded Exceptional by Ofsted on 13 July 2026. They are the registered training provider for your apprenticeship: tutors, reviews, safeguarding and the funding paperwork.