Business Administration Apprenticeship

WASON MALE AND WAGLAND LLP

POTTERS BAR (EN6 5AJ)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 March 2026

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Summary

Business Administrator supporting the Office Manager in a busy
law firm.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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  • Scope for increases

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

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

The post includes:

  • General admin duties
  • Filing and document management
  • Sending emails
  • Speaking with clients on the telephone whilst
    covering reception duties
  • Data input in Excel spreadsheets
  • Using the case management system to log key dates
    and information
  • Audio typing using digital dictation software

Where you'll work

LANTERN HOUSE
39-41 HIGH STREET
POTTERS BAR
EN6 5AJ

Training

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

Training provider

BASINGSTOKE ITEC 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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & maths (grade 4-9)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

  • Wason Male & Wagland Solicitors is the result of a merger
    between two longstanding local firms, each with over three
    decades of history in Potters Bar. By combining our
    strengths, we have created a progressive law firm that
    values extensive legal expertise and a client-first approach.

After this apprenticeship

  • There is also the scope for further training

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BASINGSTOKE ITEC LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019206.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)