Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Growth Apprentice
KUGAE Gun Dogs
MARKET RASEN (LN8 5LH)
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 June 2026
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Summary
Join a growing rural business and gain hands-on experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, AI tools, social media, content creation and sales growth. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a modern business while developing valuable commercial and digital skills.
- Wage
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£12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Employee opportunities to attend training days and events, ongoing mentoring and development, and potential progression opportunities for the right candidate.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, flexible between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Occasional attendance at events, training days or shows may be required.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Assisting with Shopify website management and product listings
- Supporting digital marketing campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
- Creating and scheduling social media content
- Using AI tools to improve efficiency and marketing performance
- Supporting email marketing campaigns
- Assisting with SEO and website content
- Analysing website and social media performance data
- Supporting customer communications and online sales enquiries
- Helping identify new sales opportunities and business growth initiatives
- Assisting with photography, video and content creation projects
- No two days will be the same and the successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of commercial, marketing and digital business activities
Where you'll work
SOTBY HOUSE
MAIN ROAD
SOTBY
MARKET RASEN
LN8 5LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
- The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3
- A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course
- This is a predominantly work-based programme with College attendance required once a month
- All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0070-v1-0
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
The role is based in a rural location in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Applicants should ensure they can travel reliably to and from work. The working environment includes dogs, outdoor activities and occasional attendance at events.
About this employer
Kugae Gundogs is a growing family-run business based in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Alongside professional gundog training and field sports activities, we operate a successful e-commerce store, YouTube channel, social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns. We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who wants to learn modern business, marketing and e-commerce skills while making a genuine contribution to our future growth.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the business
- The apprentice will gain skills in digital marketing, e-commerce, content creation, AI-assisted workflows and business growth, providing progression into marketing, e-commerce management, business development or commercial roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039010.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)