Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking for an Administration Apprenticeship which will allow you to get your foot in to our legal practice? No prior experience is required as full training will be delivered to the successful hire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy law firm and to gain experience in business administration.

Annual wage

£11,648 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

After one year your rate of pay will increase to the NMW for your age as per the government guidelines.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, during office hours. 9.00am - 5.00pm. 1 hour lunch break

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 16 December

Duration

1 year

Positions available

4

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

As our newly appointed Administration Apprentice, your main responsibility will be to update and maintain information on our company database.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy law firm and to gain experience in business administration, based at our head office in Sheffield S9.

Duties will include:

Entering customer and account data by inputting text and numerical information from source documents within time limits
Compiling and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry
Assisting with post room duties
Scanning and printing documents where needed

Where you’ll work

Pm House 250 Shepcote Lane

Sheffield

S9 1TP

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

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
You will be expected to work towards the Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, with support from the employer and the Chesterfield College Group
As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete maths and English
Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship
Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional
certificates of recognition for these qualifications

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Enthusiastic
Good Work Ethic
Punctual
Reliable
Polite
Courteous

Other requirements

You must hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs graded C/4 or above, including Maths and English.

About this company

For over 30 years the PM Law Group has provided a national, first-class legal service for individuals and businesses, specialising in an array of litigation including Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Consumer, Property and Contract Disputes, together with Employment, Landlord & Tenant, Wills, Trusts & Probate and Conveyancing. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever important human touch. Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it.

https://proddowmackay.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Industry leading training Healthcare cash plan Pension scheme Free parking Free Costco card

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for you to progress and develop further

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Hannah

donaldh@chesterfield.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287458.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 13 December at 11:59pm)

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