Apprentice Online Business Trading Coordinator

THE PERFUME SHOP LIMITED

High Wycombe (HP12 3SU)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

Working with the Online Business Team, the Apprentice Online Business Trading Coordinator is accountable for the optimisation and maintenance of product information and website content for our smaller suppliers. This role helps ensure promotional activity is delivered accurately and supports sales performance.

Wage

£26,150 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Responsible for the delivery and optimasiation of Trading and Marketing plans for products on site for our smaller suppliers, ensuring timelines are met to drive revenue and profit performance.

  • Set up new products on the website, ensuring timelines are met and contribute to first-class execution of product launches.
  • Support the Online Business team in providing a best in class onsite customer journey, helping to maximise site sales performance, driving key KPI’s for average transaction value and conversion.
  • Support the Online Business teams to maximise the new product launches and the successful delivery of sales plan.
  • Ensure suppliers products are optimised i.e set up for success
  • Product copy and basic SEO tasks.
  • Imagery and video preparation.
  • Brand Page updates.
  • Navigation and search checks.
  • General content updates.

Work alongside the Design team to brief them on website creatives to support key trading actions, ensuring correct information is provided and timelines are met.

Where you'll work

The Perfume Shop Head Office
The Gateway Centre
High Wycombe
HP12 3SU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WEIR TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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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 candidate will complete an apprenticeship within the agreed-upon subject for the vacancy. This may include a BTEC Diploma/Standard and End Point Assessment. It may also include Functional Skills in maths and English.

Employer training will be provided such as, online modules and a in person induction.

The Apprentice at the end of this qualification will achieve a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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

About this employer

At The Perfume Shop, we're always finding ways to bring joy into the lives of our customers, through our fabulous products, unbeatable value and outstanding customer service. But more than that, we also bring a sprinkling of magic to our People, whether it's our exclusive events, connecting with suppliers, competitions, charity partnerships, volunteering, learning modules, store incentives or just at work everyday!

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Potential permanent role if you complete the apprenticeship, and there is a role available upon completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEIR TRAINING LIMITED

Matt Noyce

mnoyce@weirtraining.co.uk

07885 881069

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020120.

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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11:59pm)