How does it work?

Your apprentice is employed by you just like any other team member, on the same terms and conditions. They will develop professionally while learning on the job, in collaboration with you as their employer.

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They’ll gain new knowledge in their chosen field, apply it in real-time, and develop the skills and behaviours needed to thrive in a professional environment—learning how to conduct themselves in the workplace and as part of a team.

Portfolio tasks form part of their day-to-day role and are designed to demonstrate return on investment and real impact within your business.

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What are the entry criteria for apprentices?

Apprentices aged between 16 and 18 need GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A–C or 4–9 in English and Maths.​​

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What's the cost?

There are three main costs to consider: the cost of the apprenticeship standard itself, the apprentice’s salary, and our optional recruitment fee.

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Each apprenticeship standard has a set cost, defined by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). For reference:

• Fundraiser – £8,000

• PR and Communications – £11,000

• Content Creator – £10,000

• Hospitality Marketer– £11,000

 

If your organisation pays into the Apprenticeship Levy (i.e. your annual wage bill exceeds £3 million), you have already pre-paid this cost. The programme fee is drawn monthly from your levy account and paid directly to the training provider.

 

If your organisation does not pay into the Apprenticeship Levy:

• For apprentices under 21, the government covers 100% of the training cost using levy funds.

• For apprentices aged 21 and over, you only pay 5% of the cost, with the government covering the remaining 95%.

 

Apprentice salaries are set at your discretion—The Juice Academy does not impose a minimum. For apprentices under the age of 25, you are not required to pay National Insurance contributions. Additionally, employers receive a £1,000 government grant for hiring a 16–18-year-old apprentice.

 

If you already have someone in place or plan to recruit directly, there is no recruitment fee. However, if you’d like us to help you find fresh talent, we offer a structured, assessment-based recruitment service—which we’d be happy to discuss with you.

 

​What are the working hours?

Most apprentices will work five days a week, typically averaging 37.5 hours. Our programme durations are based on this and will be adjusted accordingly to reflect actual working hours. Shift patterns and flexible working arrangements can be accommodated.

Whether your apprentice is on your organisation’s standard employment contract or a fixed-term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship, this contract will set out the terms of their employment.

 

How are apprentices recruited?

We can look after all of the recruitment and send you our top candidates for interview and selection. 

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How do we get started?