Business Administrator Apprentice - Solicitors

MRP Solicitors

Grays, GRAYS

Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 March 2026


Summary

MRP Capron Solicitors are looking for a business administrator apprentice to assist in the day-to-day running of reception and to undertake general administration duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Lunch time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm, but may be subject to change (Unpaid).

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

Main responsibilities:

  • Opening post and distribution to relevant departments
  • Processing outgoing post
  • Photocopying and scanning of documents
  • Printing emails and filing
  • Opening client files
  • Preparing letters and emails to clients
  • Shopping for canteen products
  • Ad hoc admin tasks as required to support the office
  • Witnessing of Wills
  • Cover for reception –
    • Providing a high quality of customer service
    • Welcome and refer visitors, ensuring they sign in/out of the building
    • Answer the phone in a clear and helpful manner and direct calls appropriately
    • Maintaining the reception area to be clean and tidy
    • Carry out client identification checks, obtaining and verifying client documentation              
    • Processing ID checks using the online system
    • Taking payments from clients and recording the transactions

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • 68 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ
  • 24 LONDON ROAD, GRAYS, RM17 5XY

Training

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

Training provider

RM TRAINING (UK) 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

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical

About this employer

MRP Solicitors handle Legal issues for their clients ranging from the buying and selling of personal & commercial property, will making & power of attorney through to divorces and custody issues.

https://mrpsolicitors.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

Katie

katie@rmtraining.co.uk

01702 782001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018649.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)