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Position Overview & Specifications
This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially focused E-Commerce Assistant to join a successful 75-year brand at a time of expansion.
As a member of a small content team and enjoying a varied role, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the department in- line with business strategy of growth in a multi-channel environment.
Day to day responsibilities
- Set up new products ensuring that they are described in an accurate, clear and concise manner that is in keeping with the Housing Units tone
- Set up new categories where needed
- Visual merchandise products to attract customers and increase conversions
- Monitor where product images are missing, incorrect or lacking optimisation
- Identify ways to assist in improving conversion rates through persuasive content
- Liaise with the buying team to review sales performance and identify new opportunities
- Support the E-Commerce Manager with ad hoc on-site projects and web developments
- Working with wider Marketing and Buying teams to create new ideas to help drive growth.
- Ensure work is completed in a timely manner, within deadlines, and to an excellent quality, through high attention to detail.
Key Attributes
- A passion for online
- Microsoft 365 Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Previous experience within an E-Commerce Assistant role
- Good eye for detail
- Commercial awareness
- Creative flair
- Organised with an ability to multitask on different projects
- A basic understanding of SEO and CMS (content management systems)
- Strong written English
- Experience with Magento or similar (ideal but not essential)
- Basic Photoshop skills
Behavioural Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Staff Benefits * Outstanding staff discount
- Extra annual holidays as your length of service increases. Including your birthday off each year (after 12 months full service)
- Free use of two company holiday homes, one in Spain and the other at Ribby Hall (near Lytham St Annes)
- Free Football tickets for either Manchester United or Manchester City
- Use of two VIP seats at Manchester Arena to watch your favourite show or concert
- Free onsite car parking at both the store and the distribution centre
- Employee of the month and year awards
- Birthday card and gift voucher for special birthdays
- A store gift voucher for newly weds or new parents
- Regular staff events and occasions
- Long service awards
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ecommerce roles across Housing Units's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,921 - £43,488 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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