Administration Apprentice
BRM
CHESTERFIELD (S40 1LD)
Closes in 30 days (Monday 19 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2025
Contents
Summary
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a thriving law firm? BRM Solicitors have a fantastic opportunity for an Administration Apprentice to become part of their Chesterfield team. They are looking for a meticulous, friendly, and professional person with outstanding organisational skills.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8:45am - 17:00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 20 May 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
- To attend to clients both on the telephone and in person
- Providing cover for the Receptionist and answering telephone switchboard
- Assisting in the distribution and dispatch of incoming and outgoing post
- To deal accurately with filing, storage and retrieval of client files/documents in line with filing systems
- To use photocopying equipment to achieve copies of the correct standard in line with requirements
- Binding documents
- To ensure confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client documentation and/or information
- Taking payment from clients either present or by telephone, issuing receipts
Where you’ll work
99 SALTERGATE
CHESTERFIELD
S40 1LD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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
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 Administration Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
You will be required to undergo a full DBS back ground check upon receiving a conditional offer of this apprenticeship.
About this company
BRM offer comprehensive legal services nationwide, being one of the leading law firms in the South Yorkshire and Derbyshire regions. We focus on providing tailored legal advice to businesses and individuals across a variety of sectors, providing a professional, personal service you can rely on. For businesses we can assist with all areas of commercial and business law, including real estate, dispute resolution, employment law and agricultural law. Our bespoke commercial teams have gained a nationwide reputation for efficiency and commerciality. For individuals we are here for you in making a Will, probate, lifetime estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, residential property conveyancing, and employment law for employees. Our specialist private client lawyers work in small yet effective teams, priding themselves on flexibility and quick response times. We build strong relationships with our clients by making the effort to understand your needs and tailoring our approach to allow you to realise your opportunity. We would welcome the opportunity to work together with you.
After this apprenticeship
The intention is for the successful candidate to progress into a full-time permanent role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Alyce Hunt
hunta@chesterfield.ac.uk
07956914838
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310781.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Monday 19 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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