Shepcote - MSDI 2.34

About Us 
Shepcote are a family run business founded in 1969 based in Driffield, East Yorkshire. We pride ourselves on our first-class products and first-class service. We manufacture marzipan fruits and cake decorations under our own brand and own label. We distribute sugar and ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, beans, pulses and grains to bakeries, food service, health food shops and retail outlets including farm shops and delicatessens.
We are committed to growth, innovation, and digital transformation.


Internship Overview

We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to help us strengthen our digital capabilities and support our journey towards smarter manufacturing and distribution practices. You will contribute to a focused project that drives value for our digital transformation.

Duration: 13th July (Start date can be flexible)
Location: Onsite
Commitment: 37.5 hours per week 
Rate of Pay: £12.71

This internship will provide practical experience in applying digital tools and techniques within the manufacturing and distribution sector.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands on experience working across digital marketing, business systems, and data analysis within a real manufacturing environment
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and make a genuine impact within a small, family-run company
• Exposure to website management, SEO optimisation, CRM reporting, and customer insight analysis
• Experience working closely with sales and operational teams to support business growth
• Opportunities to identify and implement process improvements across digital and business functions
• A broad understanding of how digital tools support sales, customer engagement, and operations within an SME environment
• The chance to develop practical commercial skills and build a varied portfolio of real-world experience
• Potential future career opportunities within the business

Project Responsibilities
As an intern, you will: (Business to add details of project)

• Review and recommend improvements to the company website, including user experience, content, and SEO performance
• Support SEO optimisation activities to help improve online visibility and search engine rankings
• Analyse CRM and customer data to identify trends, sales opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Create reports and dashboards to support business and sales decision-making
• Help improve the organisation and quality of customer and business data
• Work independently to identify digital improvement opportunities across the business
• Provide general IT and systems support where required, working alongside the company’s existing IT support contact
• Support sales-led marketing activity, including digital communications, online content, and customer engagement initiatives
• Research and recommend new digital tools, automation ideas, or efficiencies that could benefit the business
• Liaise with different departments and take initiative in progressing projects with minimal supervision
• Present findings, ideas, and recommendations to management throughout the internship

Who Should Apply

This internship is ideal for graduates who are:

• Studying or recently graduated in Digital Marketing, Business Management, Marketing, IT, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related disciplines
• Interested in gaining broad, hands-on experience within a small, family-run manufacturing business
• Confident working independently and comfortable taking ownership of projects
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to use initiative rather than relying on constant supervision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment where responsibilities may vary day-to-day
• Interested in website optimisation, SEO, CRM systems, customer insights, and digital process improvement
• Competent in using tools such as Microsoft Excel, CRM platforms, website management systems, and digital collaboration tools
• Strong problem-solvers with good communication and organisational skills
• Keen to contribute ideas, challenge existing processes positively, and “hit the ground running” from day one

How to Apply

Submit your CV + Cover Letter (addressed to the Hiring Manager) Please quote the reference number MSDI 2.34 when emailing your documents across.

Send both documents to: madesmarter@shu.ac.uk
Application Deadline: 28th June 2026 

Candidates must be able to start immediately
Candidates must accept or decline an internship within 5 working days of an offer being made 

If you have a visa, please let us know what visa you currently hold. This will support during shortlisting to understand your work availability and the completion of right-to-work checks. 

If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or any access requirements, please let us know so that we can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application and selection process. Any information you provide will be treated as confidential and used only to arrange adjustments and will not affect your application in any way
Candidates must accept or decline an internship within 5 working days of an offer being made 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement 
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage candidates who may bring a diverse perspective to our team. Selection will be based on skills, potential, and a shared passion for innovation in digital technologies
If you have any specific questions relating to the role. Please contact: Charlotte Taylor via email at: ctaylor@shepcote.com