Shape your career in the creative industry with RISE.

We're offering exciting apprenticeship opportunities with Emperor in Edinburgh through our new programme, RISE.

RISE combines insight workshops and interactive assessment experiences to help you find your future in the creative sector with one of the UK's leading employee-owned brand and communications agencies.

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About Emperor

Emperor is one of the UK's leading employee-owned creative agencies. We turn ambition into success through the power of clear, confident and consistent communications.

We're based in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Dubai. We employ hundreds of diverse, talented and experienced people across a national and international network.

Now we're looking for apprentices.

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About the Apprenticeships

  • National Living Wage

    You'll be on the National Living Wage at an £18,000 salary, plus incredible benefits.

  • A Recognised Qualification

    On completion, you'll achieve recognised qualifications that can give you a springboard to further learning and development in your careers.

  • Experience Different Roles

    We have two apprenticeship pathways on offer - Account Executive and Junior Artworker - which give you varied opportunities to build your career with us.

  • A Supportive Environment

    You'll receive support and guidance in your role from day one, helping you to be at your best in your new career.

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Working with clients

As an apprentice on the RISE scheme, you can explore client service and creative areas of the business.

You’ll learn about the huge range of companies and organisations Emperor work with every day, with the likes of Channel 4, BT, Domino's and Hotel Chocolat, as can be seen in this short video.

The Pathway

  • School Workshop

    We will deliver insight workshops in schools, alongside ambassadors from Emperor.

  • Assessment Day

    The next step will be an Assessment Day at Emperor's Edinburgh offices in June 2025.

  • Interview and Selection

    After the assessment day, if you've shown potential to be an apprentice with Emperor, we'll invite you back for an interview where you'll learn more about us and we can get to know you better.

  • Start Date

    The Apprenticeship roles at Emperor will be starting in September.

Do you want to start your career in the creative industry?

If you want to join our apprenticeships in Edinburgh in September 2025, register to attend our insight event on 17th April 2025.

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