Apprentice E-commerce Assistant - REF 14964
Housing Units in Chadderton are recruiting for an Apprentice E-commerce Assistant. The successful applicant will complete a Level 3 Multi Channel Marketing apprenticeship over the duration of 18-months.
Role
- Plan, co-ordinate and administer the product catalogue within an Ecommerce platform
- Work with web technologies and produce relevant copy and text for a wide range of products
- Ensure all on-site advertising, promotions and product merchandising is aligned with marketing campaigns
- Merchandise products to enhance customer experience and increase conversions
- Monitor where product images are missing, incorrect or lacking optimisation
- Identify ways to assist in improving conversion rates through persuasive content
- Support the buying and merchandising team on new online product creates, promotions and quarterly sales
- Support the E-Commerce Manager with ad hoc on-site projects and web developments
- Ensure work is completed in a timely manner, within deadlines, and to an excellent quality, through high attention to detail
- Checking the customer journey on the website and raising any issues such as broken links or pages
Training
- Level 3 Multi Channel Marketer
- Functional skills
- Work based learning
Progression onto full-time employment.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
- Training Provider
- NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, 30-minutes break (unpaid)
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 13th October 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Punctual
- Flexible around change
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
HOUSING UNITS LIMITED
This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused E-Commerce Assistant to join a successful 79-year brand at a time of expansion.
As a member of a small content team and enjoying a varied role, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the department in- line with business strategy of growth in a multi-channel environment.
Housing Units is the home department store. We’re here for people who really want to make a statement with their home.
Based in Manchester, we’ve got absolutely everything you could imagine under one roof. From sofas and beds, to dining and garden, high-end design to great value ranges, each with a specialist team on-hand to help.
Our range of styles take inspiration from trends around the globe, ready to be made a reality in any home. Our expert teams know the surprising story each piece of furniture has to tell – from reclaimed charm, to sustainable magic, to expert craftsmanship.
We’re a family business with 79 years' experience behind us, and cherish our reputation for outstanding personable customer service at every point our customers connect with us.