Apprentice Web Developer

FOREFRONT DIGITAL LTD

LEIGH ON SEA, SS9 1BW

Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 May 2024

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Summary

We are looking for an apprentice Website developer to join our team, working from our office in Leigh on sea. The role will primarily include front end development, focusing on WordPress and Shopify before taking on more bespoke tasks as your skill set increases.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (1 hour for lunch).

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Training will be on site, ‘on the job’, with our experienced team lead by qualified experienced developers who have also come up through the apprenticeship program.
  • You will learn all aspected of web development and design. Creating content and images.
  • We work with a variety of clients and the role and spec will be very varied.
  • A general interest in tech or direct experience is more important than grades, although directly relevant grades are a plus too.

Where you’ll work

282 LEIGH ROAD

LEIGH ON SEA

SS9 1BW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THELIGHTBULB LTD

Your training course

Content creator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

    • Your training plan

    • You will achieve the Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
    • There are workshops that you will need to attend via Teams.
    • You will have a mentor for one to one teaching and learning.
    • In-house trainig will be given to support specifics of the role.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C)
    • Maths (grade 4/C)

    Desirable qualifications

    BTEC or equivalent in:

    • Media/Marketing (grade Pass)

    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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    About this company

    We are an established digital agency with roots going back almost 20 years. We are a young office, with a generally relaxed approach to the working day with a focus on results for the client rather than what you're wearing or what time you go on lunch.

    https://forefrontdigital.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • There will be opportunities for ongoing development and career progresssion for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticehip.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THELIGHTBULB LTD

    Andrea Gregory

    andrea@getsetuk.co.uk

    07764969337

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000249719.

    Apply now

    Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)

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