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Business Administration Apprenticeship DENBY & CO SOLICITORS LTD

We are currently recruiting for a Business Administration Apprentice to work in our busy office in a junior role. The successful candidate will support our existing administration department.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm Four days a week working in the Office and one day a week at Furness College

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070392

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Greeting clients 
  • Answering calls and taking detailed, accurate messages where necessary
  • Working on Microsoft Word and Outlook 
  • Maintaining electronic records
  • Making appointments for clients and managing diaries
  • Ad-hoc administration duties

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Relevant training will be provided through Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
  • Subject to attending an Apprenticeship Interview with Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or equivalent) and two other GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at C/4
  • Functional Skills may be required if entry requirements not met
  • The Apprenticeship entails one day release per week at Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness


What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Qualification in Business Administration Level 3 (A Level)

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Reliable, Willingness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent MATHS (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

As one of Cumbria’s leading law firms, Denby & Co. has been serving the people of Furness since 1960 when our first office was opened in Barrow-in-Furness. Generations of local people have relied upon our expertise and professionalism to manage their legal issues.

Employer

DENBY & CO SOLICITORS LTD

Address

119 DUKE STREET

BARROW IN FURNESS

LA14 1XE

Contact

Joanne Dixon

info@denbyco.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

FURNESS COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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