Web Designer Apprentice (Echelon Media LTD)
ECHELON MEDIA LTD · Colchester, CO5 0SD
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to begin their career in web design as part of a structured apprenticeship programme.
The work
The Apprentice Web Designer will work alongside our experienced digital team to support the design, development, and maintenance of websites, while gaining hands-on skills in WordPress and building on their customer-facing experience. You will receive on-the-job training and mentoring, alongside any formal qualification requirements associated with your apprenticeship standard. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, technically curious, and passionate about delivering excellent digital experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Web Design & WordPress
- Assist in the design, build, and maintenance of websites using WordPress CMS
- Create and update web pages, blog posts, and landing pages under the guidance of senior team members
- Support the implementation of page layouts, themes, and plugins in WordPress
- Help ensure all web content is accessible, mobile-friendly, and on-brand
- Perform basic testing of web pages across browsers and devices to identify display issues
- Assist with image editing, resizing, and optimisation for web use
- Support SEO best practices when publishing and updating web content
Customer Service & Communication
- Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders requesting web updates or digital support
- Respond to queries and requests in a professional, timely, and helpful manner
- Liaise with colleagues across departments to gather content and requirements for web projects
- Support the team in managing client or stakeholder feedback on website changes
- Contribute to a positive team environment by maintaining a helpful and professional attitude
General & Administrative
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings and apprenticeship review sessions
- Keep accurate records of tasks, project updates, and learning progress
- Adhere to company brand guidelines, data protection policies, and digital best practices
- Undertake any training or coursework required as part of the apprenticeship standard
- Support wider digital and marketing projects as directed by your line manager
Training
Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3
Digital Marketing and AI Executive and Certified Digital Marketing Professional by
DMI, with training in how to:
- Master the art of crafting compelling content tailored for diverse audiences and a variety of marketing channels, ensuring sensitivity and effectiveness in communication
- Analyse and integrate information from the multi-channel marketing landscape to inform and optimise both short-term tactics and long-term strategies
- Implement secure, innovative solutions using a broad spectrum of digital tools and platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences while achieving marketing objectives
- Conduct comprehensive reviews and analyses of multi-channel marketing activities, measuring success and providing actionable recommendations for enhancement
- Create and interpret insightful analytical dashboards utilising advanced digital tools, facilitating data-driven decision-making
Training provider: ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
- The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Using WordPress
- Written communication skills
- Manage multiple tasks
- Willingness to learn
- Customer service skills
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE GCSE's including English and Maths 4/C or above
Things to consider
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking - On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
The employer
We are a family-run digital marketing agency that is serious about providing the best online presence in the southeast. we have won national awards for our marketing campaigns and will be looking to go into the UK marketing awards this year to try and be the best in the UK. We are a small agency that portrays itself as being more of a boutique agency.
Workplace
- Venn Farm, Tudwick Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0SD