Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for someone we can train in an office environment who has an interest in working in an administrative role and is looking for that first step into a professional environment.

Wage

£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with 1-hour break for lunch taken between 12pm to 2pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 May 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

The role will include:

Assisting and sometimes covering reception i.e. meeting and greeting clients
Answering the telephone and putting calls through to the relevant person
Opening new files on our case management system, retrieving documents for clients, photocopying, scanning etc.

Where you’ll work

Wigan Investment Centre, Waterside Drive
Wigan
WN3 5BA

Training

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

College or training organisation

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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.

The training will be delivered by Wigan & Leigh College in the workplace with no requirement to attend College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

We are looking for someone in the Wigan & Leigh area who can commute to the workplace as this is a fully onsite role

About this company

We are a law firm based in Wigan and have been around since 1971 making us one of the oldest law firms in Wigan. We currently have 24 staff and continue to grow. We are based in the Wigan Investment Centre which is easy to commute to by bus or train. It also has a free car park for those who drive.

http://www.wigansolicitors.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There may be the opportunity to retain the role following the completion of the apprenticeship.

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