Business Administrator Apprentice (Salary £25,700)

Summary

For the two opportunities in Manchester the first year will consist of two 6 month rotations between Healthcare and Insurance, Financial & Professional Disputes (IFPD), and two separate seats within the Firm’s Casualty practice for the second year.

Wage

£25,700 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday from 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

2

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

Throughout your time, you will undertake various admin based tasks within varying areas of law and learn how to be a legal secretary, taking part in Clyde & Co’s tailormade admin assistant training. Year 1 will be cover basic knowledge on how to be a legal secretary and year 2 cover will be our foundation level course. After the two years candidates are invited to apply for permanent positions within Clyde & Co as a legal support assistant. The aim of this programme is to provide someone with their first steps into the legal industry, to help them grow within their role and enabling them to gain valuable, wide ranging exposure to go on to become a successful legal support assistant and beyond.

Main Responsibilities:

Standard administrative tasks, i.e. photocopying, scanning, dealing with post, printing, efiling etc.
Scheduling and archiving of documents
Preparing letters and documents to send out
Uploading invoices from 3rd parties and expenses to our finance system
Entering timesheets
Booking meeting rooms and sending calendar invites
Running conflict checks and opening new clients/matters
Booking Travel
Supporting BD with running events when needed
Supporting PAs and LSAs with billing
This list is not exhaustive and not all of the responsibilities will fall with every department you are placed in
There will also be addition responsibilities that are practice specific

Clyde and Co Benefits:

25 days holiday per year – with the opportunity to purchase an additional 5
Private Healthcare – Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension Contribution
Fitness and Wellbeing Benefit max £350 per annum
Paid Wellbeing Day each year
Bupa Wellbeing
Dental Insurance
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Life Assurnace
Group Income Protection
Mortgage Broker Service
Cycle to work Scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
My Family Care
Subsidised Office Restaurant – Staff Coffee Shop/Restaurant
Various social events

The terms and conditions of benefits may vary from time to time and in some cases, there is a qualifying period before you can access the benefit. Unless stated otherwise you will become eligible for these benefits upon successful completion of your probation period and six months’ service.

Where you’ll work

2 New Bailey Square Stanley Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 5GS

Training

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

College or training organisation

DAMAR 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4/A*-C or above)
Maths (grade 9-4/A*-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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.

About this company

Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a complete service to clients in its core sectors of insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure and trade & commodities. Here you’re empowered with autonomy to work your way. To embrace every opportunity to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work. To learn and broaden your outlook with global teams and clients. Supported by thoughtful, inspiring colleagues and mentors.

https://www.clydeco.com/en (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Clyde & Co operate a 5 tier support structure that offers lots of progression for the future.

Admin Assistant
Legal Support Assistant
Practice Assistant
Hub-Leader
Legal Support Manager

The admin apprentice is their entry level role. If successful in your two years training contract you will be invited to apply for any vacant LSA roles in order to remain with the firm.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAMAR LIMITED

Sabina Adam

Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com

07566 289 979

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311773.

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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)

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