Apprentice Business Administrator - 14732

AMT LAWYERS LTD

BLACKBURN (BB1 8AF)

Closes on Saturday 13 December 2025

Posted on 22 September 2025

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Summary

AMT Lawyers in Blackburn are recruiting for an Apprentice Business Administrator in the Reception/Help Desk & Business Development Department. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.

• Wage:

  £14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (30 min lunch).

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 20 December 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

• Excellent Communication Skills and Presentation based at the Reception Desk of the offices
• All Receptionist Duties including telephone calls, dealing with incoming clients, organising the post (internal and external), housekeeping etc.
• Respond to issues requiring a good understanding of work-area policies and procedures
• Take a moderate level of accountability in the delivery of services offered by AMT Lawyers
• Work with colleagues to co-ordinate, develop, improve and work to Lexcel standards
• Exercise confidentiality in relation to personal and sensitive information based on AMT Lawyers policy and procedures

Where you'll work

26 WELLINGTON STREET ST. JOHNS
BLACKBURN
BB1 8AF

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

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.

Training schedule

• Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills 
• Work based learning 

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Motivated
• Punctual

About this employer

As a highly regarded full service law firm, our objective is to deliver clear legal solutions which precisely match the needs of you and your business. Our ability to unravel complex problems with strong emphasis on communication is fundamental to our service. You are here: OUR AIM IS TO MAKE OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST RANGE OF CLIENTS, SATISFYING OUR COMPANY ETHOS, HELPING PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

After this apprenticeship

• Progression onto full time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254 395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343143.

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Closes on Saturday 13 December 2025

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