Marketing Assistant Apprentice

The Apprenticeship Guide; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

28 days holiday

Free tea and coffee

Chance of permanent position at end

Discounted products

Job summary

Buy It Direct is seeking a Marketing Assistant Apprentice to join our Product Set-Up Team. You will lead listing of products and categories, source data, and import codes, ensuring accurate merchandising across websites and marketplaces.

Role requires eye for detail, ability to work fast to meet deadlines, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Working hours are 40 per week, 9am-5:30pm.

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs (4+ A-C) in any subject including Maths/English
• Must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject
• Proven ability to manage data accurately

Responsibilities

• Create, import & update product data across platforms
• Basic image editing and resizing to channel specs
• Demonstrate copywriting skills and use AI tools for descriptions
• Follow category setup guides to ensure correct listings
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers for content
• Communicate updates to key stakeholders

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team player

Education

GCSEs (4+ in any subjects)

Maths and English GCSEs

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Apprenticeship - Advanced apprenticeship: level 3
• Neptune Way, Trident Business Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1UA

• 15/09/2026
• £18,000 per annum
• Apprenticeship - Advanced apprenticeship: level 3
• Neptune Way, Trident Business Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1UA

Marketing Assistant Apprentice - Job Ref: 8082643

Buy It Direct is a leading UK-based eCommerce retailer with a global outlook. We're offering exciting opportunities to join one of our dynamic teams - either in our Lifestyle division, home to two of our fastest-growing brands, furniture123.co.uk and betterbathrooms.co.uk, or in our industry-leading Appliances Direct team at appliancesdirect.co.uk.

Whether you're passionate about shaping modern living through stylish interiors or driving innovation in home appliances, you'll be part of a team that doesn't just follow trends - we set them. We're looking for ambitious, forward-thinking individuals who are ready to push boundaries and help create something exceptional.

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled Marketing Assistant Apprentice to join our Product Set-Up Team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for taking the lead in the creation and listing of multiple products and categories across the business units, sourcing product information from various areas importing new product codes into our system, and completing the various merchandising steps needed to list products across our websites and marketplace channels. We're looking for someone who has an eye for detail, experience in a similar role and the ability to work fast and effectively to meet deadlines. You will have a 'right first time' approach and understand the impacts of poor data quality, as well as the ability to communicate well with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create, import & update product data (including new product codes, product titles, attributes, images and copy) within our system
• Basic image editing, background removal and resizing to meet channel requirements
• Demonstrate copy writing skills & utilise AI tools to create custom product descriptions
• Accurately follow category set-up guides to ensure products are set up right first time
• Manage relationships with the internal team, manufacturers and suppliers to retrieve additional content or marketing materials when required
• Communicate updates and flag potential issues with key stakeholders internally and externally

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of furniture or bathroom products
• A self-starter, capable of working autonomously to get the job done
• An eye for detail with a right first-time approach
• Ability to closely follow instructions
• Ability to work against and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a great team player
• Effective time management and organisation skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Competent computer / technology skills with access to Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of Microsoft excel and data tables, with management of data uploads

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.

Working hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 5:30pm.

Benefits

• Free parking
• 28 days holiday
• Free tea and coffee
• Chance of permanent position at the end
• Discounted products

Future Prospects

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