Business Administrator Apprentice

PHILIP & ROBERT HOWARD SOLICITORS LIMITED

Wilmslow (SK9 3ER)

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 July 2025


Summary

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll work alongside solicitors and support staff to assist in the day-to-day running of the office. You’ll receive on-the-job training and support, while also studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Full-time, Monday - Friday (total of 37.5 hours per week), working hours TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 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

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll work alongside solicitors and support staff to assist in the day-to-day running of the office. Duties will include:

  • Answering telephone calls and greeting clients
  • Managing incoming and outgoing mail
  • Preparing documents and correspondence
  • Maintaining and updating client files using our digital case management system
  • Booking appointments and managing calendars
  • General office duties (scanning, photocopying, filing)

You’ll receive on-the-job training and support, while also studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Where you'll work

113 Wilmslow Road
Handforth
Wilmslow
SK9 3ER

Training

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

College or training organisation

MACCLESFIELD 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.

The training will be all workplace delivery meaning you do not need to attend Macclesfield College; an Assessor will come to the workplace to visit.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C+)
  • Maths (grade 4/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
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Develop professionally
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Interest in legal services
  • Professional

About this company

We are a high-street law firm offering legal services in areas such as conveyancing, wills & probate, and litigation. Our dedicated team is known for delivering high-quality legal support with professionalism and care. We’re now looking for a motivated individual to support our Solicitors with administration tasks whilst gaining valuable qualifications and experience.

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After this apprenticeship

There may be a full-time position available upon the successful completion of this apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331416.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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