Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist commercial law firm in their Yardley Office. The business administrator will be the key point of contact for Clients and legal professionals. This role is a great first step into a legal career for highly motivated applicants.
Wage
£9,767.68 a year
Hourly pay review after 3-month probation period
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
9.00 am - 5.30 pm, 3 days per week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (This may change from time to time to suit the business needs. However, notice will be provided). 45 mins unpaid lunch Plus 1 training day 29.35 a week including 6 hours training
29 hours 21 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 31 March
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
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
· Key point of contact for the legal practice.
· Answering the telephone.
· Dealing with email enquiries.
· Dealing with face-to-face clients.
· Managing diaries.
· Preparing documents for court.
· Keeping records.
· Support with financial task such as invoices.
· Working with autonomy.
· Compliance with data protection.
· Assisting with marketing and social media campaigns.
Where you’ll work
1618-1620 Coventry Road
Yardley
Birmingham
B26 1AL
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
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
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
Training will be provided by Solihull College and an assessor will be allocated to support you. Coaching in the workplace, on teams as well as scheduled sessions at the Solihull campus and time spent training will be part of the agreed working hours. At the end of your training, you will complete a project, a portfolio of evidence and discussion to gain a level 3 Business administrator apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths & English (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Any Subject (grade A-C)
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
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Professional & ethical conduct