Level 3 Business Support Apprentice at Kitson & Trotman Law, Beaminster

Summary

Do you have passion for learning & a drive to succeed? Join KT Law as a Business Administration Apprentice & embark on an exciting journey to develop your skills & make a meaningful impact. This is an opportunity to kick start your career as business support & gain industry experience whilst working towards gaining your Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Wage

£17,316 a year

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Hourly rate will be between £9.00 and £10.50.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with an hour for lunch. One day per week training release (Day to be confirmed).

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

You will be a vital part of the team as your main responsibility is to provide efficient office support that allows staff to work smoothly with clients and each other.

You’ll receive in-house training to be able to interact with clients independently & confidently both in person as well as over the phone and use our computerised diary management system.

Other tasks include, but are not limited to:

Organising and filing documents
Archiving
Organising and managing paperwork, including scanning and photocopying
Sending emails and correspondence
Dealing with incoming and outgoing post

This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Where you’ll work

THE CHAMPIONS
BEAMINSTER
DT8 3AN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths if required
End Point Assessment: Knowledge Test; Professional Discussion; Presentation/Q&A

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.

About this company

Kitson & Trotman Law provide legal advice and services to business and private clients throughout the Southwest, nationally and internationally, with offices in Bridport, Beaminster, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. KT lawyers are highly experienced in their respective fields and remain personally involved at every stage of instructions. The firm has been at the forefront of legal services in Dorset and the Southwest for over 260 years. They offer a friendly & tailored service to suit clients’ needs.

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

After this apprenticeship

Career path could lead to legal secretary or further consideration to legal paralegal/CILEx

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

Philippa Bancroft

pbancroft@sslcic.co.uk

07917 923622

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313041.

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Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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