Facilities Assistant (Law Firm) Apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a leading law firm in Bradford as a Facilities Assistant Apprentice. The role will involve a variety of administrative duties to help contribute to the smooth running of the office for the benefit of the legal teams and all staff whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship Qualification

Annual wage

£14,500 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday - office hours to be discussed at interview.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 February

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

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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

This is a supportive role within the Administration team and its primary purpose is to provide general administrative assistance to the legal teams in the Bradford office whilst working towards a Business Administration Level 3 qualification.

The tasks and duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and responsibilities of this role and it is anticipated that they will evolve over time. These duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list and the post holder is expected to undertake any reasonable request from a Partner, or other appropriate Manager.

Duties will include:

Communicate regularly and openly with the Office Co-Ordinator to keep her updated on tasks, problems that arise, etc
Accurately scan correspondence and documentation where appropriate
Carry out photocopying and support secretaries with compiling legal documentation eg trial bundles etc
Dealing with the archiving of files and documents and providing advice and support to the other offices on archiving queries and management
Monitor printers and fax machines, replenishing with paper in a timely and routine manner
Monitor stationery levels and advise the Office Co-Ordinator or their nominated deputy as necessary, when stock levels fall
Assist with the opening post, accurately recording receipt of important documents, and ensure correct and timely distribution to the relevant lawyer/team
Act as the first point of contact for office/facilities repair issues in Bradford, liaising with and seeking guidance from the Office Co-Ordinator to resolve them
Ensure DX, Royal Mail post is collected/delivered to the post area and/or distributed to the relevant lawyer or department promptly;
Identify unreferenced post
Allocate and distribute inbound faxes and emails to the relevant lawyer/team/department
Answer telephone calls (internal/external) take appropriate messages; and archive completed files
Carry out the weekly fire alarm test for the office and report any issues and incidents promptly to the Office Co-Ordinator
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date list of information for the office e.g. First Aiders, Fire Marshalls, etc
Make local urgent ‘by hand’ deliveries e.g. to Court
Take the banking for the Accounts team
Provide cover for the Reception team during lunchtimes, very busy periods, and during times of holiday and sickness. This will include answering telephone calls and passing the caller on to the relevant person (for any office), greeting visitors and clients
Support the reception team with meeting room management (organising meeting room spaces, providing refreshments, ensuring stationery supplies are maintained in each room, etc)
Continuously look for ways to improve the office support/facilities services to the Bradford office and wider firm, suggesting ideas to the Office Co-Ordinator
Comply with the requirements of the apprenticeship programme

Where you’ll work

Church Bank House Church Bank

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD1 4DY

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

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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

The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which is equivalent to 2 A Levels - delivered on-line.

As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if equivalents are not already achieved
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

maths & English (grade 4 / C or above)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Town centre location with excellent transport links, very close to both the Bus and Train station. This vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found and could commence straight away - do not delay your application.

About this company

As a leading law firm, we handle a wide variety of interesting work that’s often high value and complex, giving you a prime opportunity to develop your career. We focus on providing exceptional service for clients and have a supportive, collaborative culture to ensure each member of staff plays a crucial part in this. Everyone is valued highly here. With over 170 colleagues, many of our lawyers are specialists in complex fields or have considerable experience in high-profile and national cases. We have offices in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield. We want you to excel so you can achieve your career ambitions and we can provide the very best service possible. Whatever your role, we encourage you to develop your skills and offer suitable training to help you fulfil your potential. Every employee has an important role in our success, and we’re interested to hear what you can contribute and what you’d like to achieve with us.

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

After this apprenticeship

Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katrina Clarke

katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 470477

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295403.

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Closes in 23 days (Monday 3 February at 11:59pm)

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