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Our client is a provider of website design, graphic design, SEO, web hosting, print and e-commerce services, based in central Portsmouth. They have over 12 years of experience in the field, and work with their clients’ ideas to create an online presence that shouts about their unique selling points, in order to get their brands online and performing well.
Brief overview of the role:
As an apprentice, you will work with colleagues taking design concepts and turning them into real websites. You will also work on projects and liaise with customers on progress.
Working week:
Monday to Friday, 9am - 530pm
Positions available:
1
Vacancy description:
You’ll learn and use skills that will support you as you take on the wide range of technical and communication challenges that make up the web development mix. If you’re organised, creative, and love to communicate, this is the apprenticeship is for you.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an apprentice to be involved in helping to manage and deliver web development projects.
As a Web Developer Apprentice your main role and responsibilities will include:
o Main task will be turning concept designs into real websites using WordPress/Elementor
o Customer liaising to update on project progress and receive any feedback
o Some graphic design tasks
o Some social media asset creation
o Small amount of photoshop editing may be required, but not essential
o Small amount of SEO tasks if interested in that area, not essential
Requirements and prospects
Qualifications Required:
To be considered for this role, you ideally would hold a C/4 grade in both GCSE Math’s & English, and in three or four other subjects.
- You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills and a brilliant telephone manner.
- An interest in web development is essential and successful applicants must have prior knowledge and experience of using WordPress.
- You will have excellent verbal communication skills.
- You will be creative and resourceful.
- You will be ambitious and keen to embrace new challenges, with a healthy attitude towards risk.
- You will be confident and professional.
- You will have a good working knowledge of social media.
Personal Qualities:
The company require a bright, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a genuine desire to learn and to build a career. The company are looking for someone with a positive, highly self-motivating, can-do attitude and who isn’t afraid to ask questions.
Training to be provided:
CORE MODULES
Modern Programming
Explore advanced modern programming techniques.
Extend your knowledge of multiplatform development and concepts such as machine learning and AI.
Advanced Databases
Gain a practical understanding of databases, including design, queries, administration, and maintenance.
Development Methodologies
Explore the major development methodologies such as agile and waterfall to understand how to develop quality software as a team.
Human Computer Interaction
Consider the fundamentals of sound computer interface design, including how to implement this using modern development tools.
Future Prospects:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will gain industry recognised qualifications, giving you a great start to your career within web development.
Other Information:
Please note that your commute may be taken into consideration when we review your application, in line with our safeguarding practices.
Things to Consider:
Please note that your commute may be taken into consideration when we review your application, in line with our safeguarding practices.
