Farfetch launches digital marketing academy with Multiverse

Online luxury fashion retail platform Farfetch is partnering with tech start-up Multiverse to launch a digital marketing academy and recruit its first apprentice in London.

The move aims to enhance Farfetch’s digital marketing skills, as apprentices will benefit from one-to-one coaching with a business expert alongside on-the-job experience. The programme will cover data wrangling and analysis techniques, together with data science, including Python and an introduction to machine learning.

Natalie Matalon, senior director of talent acquisition strategy at Farfetch, said in a statement: “We’re excited to be boosting our digital marketing skills at Farfetch. The launch of the brand new apprenticeship programme alongside the support of Multiverse demonstrates Farfetch’s commitment to attracting and developing varied talent.

“Applications are now open for young professionals within our community from all backgrounds, who are considering the future of fashion and technology to join our revolutionary team at Farfetch.”

The recruitment process will target non-graduates across London, explained Multiverse, which has experience in placing candidates from a range of backgrounds into top roles.

Working out will be delivered by Multiverse, a start-up tech company focused on high-quality education and training through a distinctive professional apprenticeship model. The business announced the closing of a 44 million US dollar Series B funding round earlier this year and has tripled the amount of apprentices trained to 3,000 within the last twelve months.

Jeremy Duggan, president at Multiverse, added: “Apprenticeships will be the easiest way for companies to access various and talented young professionals in the beginning of their career. An apprenticeship permits them to understand new skills, get yourself a step up on the career ladder and access the best & most exciting careers - regardless of their background. We’re delighted to be dealing with Farfetch to bring talented apprentices into their business.”

Farfetch’s investment in the brand new digital marketing academy comes via the Apprenticeship Levy.