Design and Development Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a creative and detail-focused Designer with strong ability in digital design to help bring our products and services to life online. This role involves designing engaging, user-friendly web content in a compelling, visually consistent way across digital platforms.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Design and maintain visually appealing layouts, graphics, and content for our clients websites and their online platforms
Work closely with the marketing and development teams to translate project specifications into engaging online experiences
Develop moodboards, concept visuals, and digital mock-ups to present design ideas
Ensure brand consistency across digital assets and maintain a strong visual identity
Assist in the development of everything from client social media posts to presentation decks
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for our digital platforms

Where you’ll work

Unit 2, Chesters
Coddenham Road, Needham Market
Ipswich
IP6 8NU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

W S TRAINING LTD.

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3
Apprenticeship training will take place in the work place
Training will be 1-1, either face to face or on MS Teams

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Unity Online are a full- service marketing and website agency and exist to help businesses of all shapes and sizes achieve real success online. Our specialist team of in-house digital project managers, designers and developers work closely with our clients to understand what’s best for their organisation in order to achieve their commercial objectives through online marketing.

https://unity.online/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

PureGym membership and private health insurance. Work Culture: Enjoy regular social and awards events throughout the year. Be eligible for the Monthly Unity Online Star Award.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a permenant full-time position after apprenticeship completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

W S TRAINING LTD.

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315706.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 16 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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