Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a successful law firm as an Apprentice. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the Heads of Business, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance. If you're looking for a well-rounded experience and valuable insight into office life within professional services, please apply now.

Wage

£14,231.75 to £23,015.85, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.15pm

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Key areas of accountability:

Marketing & Business Development:

Provide support and assistance on marketing and business development projects and tasks, which may involve:

Organising meetings including diary co-ordination, room bookings, catering arrangements, communications with attendees
Events support including preparing materials and welcoming guests
Researching and collating market information and other content for internal reports
Filing documents and storing marketing materials appropriately uploading website content
Database use as well as data management and improvement
Assisting with submissions for awards and accreditations

Where you'll work

GLADSTONE PLACE
36-38 UPPER MARLBOROUGH ROAD
ST ALBANS
HERTFORDSHIRE
AL1 3UU

Training

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

College or training organisation

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training is equivalent to 1-day per week. It is delivered as a flexible online and face-to-face model with one day per month attendance at college (optional) during term time and with regular visits from your apprenticeship Skills Coach in the workplace.

More training information

This apprenticeship is delivered by Oaklands Training and Development. The training programme follows a flexible delivery model and is tailored to meet the specific needs of both the individual and the employer.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

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
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Apprenticeship duration is 18 months. Based in St. Albans town centre.

About this company

SA Law is a dynamic law firm with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and the development of legal talent. We pride ourselves on having a family feel and prioritise being approachable, confident and friendly. We are a full-service firm operating in St Albans, Hertfordshire that provides legal services to help businesses to grow, develop their people and protect their positions. We also assist individuals to start afresh, protect and create the futures they want.

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Company benefits

Private Healthcare Cover Pension Scheme Subsidised wills, trust and tax costs Season Ticket Loan Bonus scheme Free car park space

After this apprenticeship

Dependent on candidate. To be discussed further at interview.

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