SEO Apprentice
As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our Ecommerce team and looking for an enthusiastic SEO Apprentice to join our Ipswich Head Office. You'll gain hands-on experience across SEO, content, websites and digital marketing while working towards a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification.
Role
Working closely with our SEO & Content Specialist, you’ll help improve the visibility and performance of the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines website in organic search. You’ll combine structured learning with practical, hands-on experience, developing your knowledge across areas such as:
- Keyword research- using tools such as Semrush and Google Keyword Planner to understand what customers are searching for and identify opportunities for new content
- Content planning - helping create search briefs for our Content Team, identifying target keywords, questions and topics that pages should cover
- On-page SEO - supporting improvements to page titles, meta descriptions, headings, image alt text and internal links
- Content optimisation - helping refresh existing website content to ensure it remains accurate, useful and competitive
- Technical SEO - learning how to monitor website health, identify issues and support website launches and changes
- SEO reporting - helping analyse organic performance using tools such as Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console and turning data into clear, simple insights
- Competitor research - keeping an eye on what other cruise companies are doing online and identifying opportunities for Fred Olsen
- Team collaboration - working with colleagues across Marketing, Content, UX, Product, Brand and Development
- Digital marketing - developing a broader understanding of areas such as email, paid media, social media, content and brand marketing
- AI in marketing - learning how to use AI tools appropriately for research and drafting, while applying your own judgement and fact-checking anything produced
No previous SEO or digital marketing experience is required, we will provide the training and support you need to develop your skills and build a career in digital marketing.
Training
This is an Apprenticeship; the successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification. which has an estimated course duration of 18 months.
This will be a work-based Apprenticeship, therefore there will be no requirement for a day release to college. You will have an allocated Assessor from an Apprenticeship training provider who will visit you in the workplace and provide 1-2-1 training, support, and guidance throughout the course.
You'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an award-winning cruise and travel brand. With structured learning and support throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme and develop an understanding of the wider marketing mix, giving you a strong foundation for a career in digital marketing.
After successful completion of the Apprenticeship course there could be the possibility to progress into a permanent position in the team.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
- Training Provider
- A S TRAINING (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 25th September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 5th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
Qualifications
- English and Math's GCSE, grade 9-4 (A*-C) (Essential)