Software Developer Apprentice
Join a dynamic e-commerce business as a Software Developer Apprentice! Hartley and Noble Limited are seeking a talented individual to enhance the digital presence, streamline operations, and drive growth strategy. This role offers the chance to lead the website transformation with an analytical and innovative approach.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Website Developer with an analytical and innovative mindset to take ownership of our e-commerce website transformation. You will work closely with the Managing Director to migrate our existing website to a new platform, ensuring seamless functionality and improved customer experience.
Beyond the website upgrade, a key focus of this role will be enhancing the functionality of our digital platform, including:
- Building an interactive community forum where customers can share tips, tricks, and experiences with our products.
- Developing an educational section with blog-style articles and video content to guide users on how to best use our products.
- Creating a reseller platform that enables customers to sell their own pottery products directly on our website.
- Integrating e-commerce data with our manufacturing and packing operations to streamline processes and improve business efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Website Development & Migration – Lead the transition of our e-commerce website to a new WordPress platform, ensuring a smooth and effective upgrade. The transition will be carried out with a website development agency, you will work with them to manage the process and then over the ownership of the website.
- Community & Content Features – Develop a forum, educational section, and reseller platform to enhance user engagement.
- E-Commerce & User Experience Enhancements – Work with marketing and product teams to improve website performance and functionality.
- Data Integration & Automation – Develop solutions to connect website sales data with operational systems.
Training
Your learning will take place at the South Central Institute of Technology, which offers benefits such as:
- Quality teaching and support.
- Project-based learning, co-delivered by employers.
- State-of-the-art facilities with plenty of tech equipment available.
A role within the company may be on offer upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software developer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 27th June 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Creative
- Initiative
- Wordpress
- Web development
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C / 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C / 4 (Essential)
- Computer Science GCSE, grade C / 4 (Desired)
- Science GCSE, grade C / 4 (Desired)
- Computer Science A Level, grade A-C (Desired)
- Maths A Level, grade A-C (Desired)
- IT / Digital BTEC, grade Pass (Desired)
About the Employer
HARTLEY AND NOBLE LTD
Hartley & Noble Ltd is a small, family-run business specialising in high-quality pottery-making equipment. All our products are manufactured and packed in Wellingborough and shipped worldwide. As a growing e-commerce business, we are looking for a Website Developer to help elevate our digital presence, optimise business operations, and support our long-term growth strategy.
- Company
- HARTLEY AND NOBLE LTD
- Location
- 20 LEYLAND TRADING ESTATE, WELLINGBOROUGH, ENGLAND
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- HARTLEY AND NOBLE LTD
- Location
- 20 LEYLAND TRADING ESTATE, WELLINGBOROUGH, ENGLAND
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,000 a year
- Posted