Business Administrator Apprentice
HARRINGTONS LEGAL LLP
BIRMINGHAM (B4 6TF)
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 March 2026
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Summary
Harringtons Solicitors is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Birmingham office, offering the chance to gain valuable skills while supporting daily administrative and legal operations.
- Wage
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£15,080 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 14 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Daily/weekly tasks may include:
- Answering telephone calls, transferring calls or taking messages
- Opening files
- Scanning, photocopying and preparing documents
- Sending emails and sharing information with the team
- Keep files in order
- Enter and update information on the office system
- Work on Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word
Where you'll work
129-132
GAZETTE BUILDINGS
168 CORPORATION STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B4 6TF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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
This is an 18-month Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and will include full induction and ten ‘off-the-job’ training sessions taking place at the training provider In-Comm Training in Aldridge WS9 8UG.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
About this employer
Established in 1998 Harringtons Solicitors have represented clients and helped them at one of the most stressful times of their lives. Whether this has been dealing with serious allegations made against you or a family member, or protecting you during a relationship breakdown Harringtons have been there fighting for the right outcome.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available at the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Aimee Newman (In-Comm)
aimeen@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018116.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11:59pm)