Design and Marketing Apprentice

PGO TRADE UK LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON (WV2 2JL)

Closes on Friday 4 December 2026

Posted on 28 October 2026

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Summary

PGO Trade UK are looking for a Design and Marketing Apprentice to bring their brands to life. As part of their team, you will collaborate on diverse design projects from concepts to final artwork. You will bring enthusiasm and flair to everything you produce, while honing your skills and growing your career.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 15:30

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 December 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

  • Creative Support: Work alongside the design team on creative briefs from initial concept through to final delivery.
  • Design Execution: Create engaging print and digital collateral across a wide range of brand projects.
  • Packaging & Branding: Help develop new product ranges, visual branding, and packaging designs.
  • Social Media & Research: Conduct research and utilise social media platforms to generate dynamic online content.
  • Cross-Departmental Support: Provide design and administrative assistance to the sales team and wider business departments.

Where you'll work

PGO BUILDING
COOPER STREET
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV2 2JL

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT LTD

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

  • Business Administration Level 3
  • Functional Skills maths/English if required
  • Training to be delivered within the working environment
  • Online portfolio 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Founded in 2012, PGO Trade UK LTD are an online pet store specialising in a range of products including animal feed, crates, toys, accessories, and pet supplies. PGO Trade UK LTD also offers a range of other services including free pet advice. Due to their continued success and growth, they are now looking for an individual with excellent business administration skills to join their team.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential position for full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Nova Training

apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061198.

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Closes on Friday 4 December 2026