Marketing Apprentice

About Us

PoundFun is one of the UK's newest & fastest growing online toy websites, where you can purchase high quality, branded character toys & games for children of all ages at prices that cannot be beaten.

Founded in 2023, PoundFun is a family operated business. Our mission is to deliver safe, affordable and quality products which are responsibly sourced and complement childhood through fun, learning and exploration.

Opportunity Overview:

If you have a passion for Digital Marketing we have an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our growing marketing team at PoundFun!

With an immediate start date, we are looking for a 'Digital Marketing Apprentice' who loves the internet and who has a passion for Social Media and design. The ideal candidate will need to be super creative and love spending time on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. You will also have a positive attitude and eager to learn new things.

Location:

We have just launched our new business in Keighley town centre. Our office location is only a 2 minute walk from Keighley Train Station and a 10 minute walk from Keighley Bus Station. So perfect for commuters from Keighley and the wider area including, Skipton, Bradford, Ilkley & Leeds.

Main Duties:

• Assisting with digital marketing, customer service and supporting our merchandising and buying teams.
• Designing digital content for social media and emails.
• Updating Social Media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn
• Assisting in filming video content.
• Support the eCommerce team with daily site maintenance.
• Support and work alongside our merchandising/buying/fulfilment teams.
• Reporting all digital marketing activities & results.
• Creating content for both on-site and off-site marketing campaigns.

Beneficial skills and qualities:

• Social media knowledge.
• Passion and drive to learn and progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organised and proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to learn quickly and on the job.
• Confident, warm and friendly manner.
• Excited to begin a career in Digital Marketing.

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Benefits:

• Great opportunity to progress into the world of digital marketing
• Friendly and enjoyable office culture and strong sense of team
• Free tea/coffee/fruit

Future prospects:

• 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

Important information:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.

Apply now!