Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the legal sector as a Business Administration Apprentice! XYZ Law are known for their friendly team and expert advice, this is a great opportunity for you to be a part of this.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, hours to be agreed upon.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 15 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Answering incoming calls and making outgoing calls to clients, law firms or banks
Writing letters or sending emails to clients, law firms or banks
Organising, photocopying, scanning, and filing incoming post
Organising filing cabinets
Photocopying and archiving
Franking post and sending post by recorded or special delivery at the post office.

Where you’ll work

9 Wellington Road

Dewsbury

WF13 1HF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a Business Administrator level 3 standard along with Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if required).

During your time on the programme, you will attend NBC for day release sessions every fortnight. In these sessions you will study towards the knowledge elements of the apprenticeship.

NBC is based in Greenhead, Huddersfield (HD1), just a 5 minute walk from the central bus and train stations.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

XYZ Law Solicitors is a full service law firm operating throughout the UK on a variety of personal and business matters. Our friendly team of expert solicitors are focused on a client first approach to legal practice. Paying attention to every last detail ensures that each client experiences the very best of XYZ Law. With offices throughout the UK and a fully digital workflow, our team are capable of providing legal services regardless of location.

https://www.xyz.law/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Sophie Hirst

sophie@nationalbusinesscollege.co.uk

01484430433

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277382.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 8 October at 11:59pm)

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