Global E-commerce Apprentice

Jump into the world of Digital Marketing with J Barbour And Sons LTD!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Ecommerce Apprentice to join our Global Ecommerce team based at our Head Office in South Shields. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Ecommerce SEO & Content team and support the creation of engaging seasonal content, optimise on-site visibility, and collaborate with teams across the business to strengthen our digital performance.

The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. 

Your day to day tasks will include supporting the digital team with social first page builds, collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the business and supporting wider digital functions. This position also comes with great benefits such as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working, early finish on Fridays and staff discount!

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

A Typical Day in the Job:

• Select and edit key seasonal assets for use across regional sites using Adobe Photoshop
• Write and deliver seasonal product descriptions within set deadlines
• Support the Digital team with social-first page builds
• Produce, proofread, and upload SEO-optimised seasonal copy
• Conduct pre- and in-season checks and site crawls to ensure product accuracy, content quality, and optimal customer experience
• Create, track, and monitor key advertising messages across the site, optimising visibility across priority categories
• Using GA4, Google Ads, SEO Moz
• Support wider digital functions, including CRM
• Assist in initiatives to improve organic, paid search, Digital PR & affiliate visibility
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the business, upholding the Barbour value of achieve more together.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge

• Relevant educational background
• A quick learner.
• Inquisitive self-starter.
• Analytical.
• Eye for detail.
• Creative and innovative – Has creative ideas to support business objectives.
• Basic Adobe Photoshop skills
• Basic excel skills

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• £15,164 per annum.
• 8:45am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am – 4pm on Fridays
• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff shop
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Length of Service Rewards

This apprenticeship programme will provide you with everything you need to launch and develop your career in digital marketing. Afterwards, we’ll support you to take the next steps, including further training and progression onto a Level 4 qualification.

Your Training with Baltic Apprenticeships

This Level 3 apprenticeship provides the skills, qualification and experience you need to immerse yourself within an exciting, fast-moving industry and become an effective digital marketer. 

With our expert online training and one-to-one support, you’ll channel your creativity and learn to create, implement, and analyse successful campaigns as part of a professional marketing team. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and what you hope to gain from an apprenticeship with J Barbour And Sons LTD. If your application is then successful, one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Eligibility Criteria

You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship. 

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