Apprentice Marketing Content & Social Media Executive

Location: Bolton Support Centre (Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Contract: Full-Time

The Original Factory Shop has been a mainstay on UK high streets for over 50 years, offering big brands at bargain prices to local communities. We’re now looking for a creative and driven Marketing Content & Social Media Executive to join our Digital & Ecommerce team at our Bolton Support Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on role in shaping our social media presence, customer communications, and content strategy – all while helping to drive customer engagement, footfall, traffic, and sales across our stores and online.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media

Create and manage content across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Plan, shoot, edit, and publish Reels, Stories, TikToks, and behind-the-scenes content

Manage influencer campaigns and content creator sampling

Support TikTok Shop including product uploads and campaign execution

Run paid ad campaigns across Meta and TikTok to drive ROI

Monitor and react to social trends with fresh, engaging content

Report on social performance using Sprout Social, TikTok Seller Center, and Meta tools

Coordinate store social activity with internal teams and regional managers

Educate stakeholders on social media best practices

Email & CRM

Build and deploy email campaigns via Klaviyo

Execute lifecycle campaigns to support retention and loyalty

Grow email subscriber lists and ensure a strong contact strategy

Conduct A/B testing to optimise performance metrics

Copywriting

Write compelling copy for emails, social posts, product listings, and web banners

Maintain the blog, writing engaging posts aligned with campaigns and seasonal content

About You

We are seeking an apprentice who can offer us the following:

creative thinker with a passion for content and storytelling.
strong time management and multitasking abilities
confident working independently and as part of a team
excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a supportive, flexible working environment and competitive benefits, including:

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Day off on your birthday

Hybrid working – 3 days in our Bolton Support Centre, 2 days remote

Colleague discount from your first week

Employee Assistance Programme

Free life insurance

enhanced apprentice pay
Why Join Us?

This is your chance to take a lead role in shaping how customers see and engage with The Original Factory Shop. If you’re a digital all-rounder with a flair for content and a results-driven mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click Apply to start your application.

For more information about The Original Factory Shop, please go to our website at:

www.tofscareers.com

The Original Factory Shop is committed to equal opportunities and it welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements of the job.