Business Administration Apprentice
PROGRESSION SOLICITORS LTD
ULVERSTON (LA12 7AF)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 25 May 2026)
Posted on 5 May 2026
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Summary
Front of house reception role. To include telephone, email, and face to face interaction with clients, fee earners, and directors within the business. Scanning, copying and tasks set by all concerned.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Scanning, copying and tasks set by all concerned.
- Day to day use of the in-house management system and accounting platform.
- Assisting our onboarding team with solicitor regulatory obligations.
- Asked to work alongside various solicitor teams daily.
- Full training provided in all sections.
Where you'll work
11 QUEEN STREET
ULVERSTON
LA12 7AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KENDAL COLLEGE
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
Weekly attendance at Kendal College - Westmorland Campus.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Mathematics (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Polite
About this employer
Established in Ulverston in 2005, we have since expanded our operations to include a broad range of legal services for individuals and businesses alike, whilst opening four new offices to extend our services across the region. We have five offices in the South Lakes and North Lancashire – Ulverston, our head office, Windermere, Grange-over-Sands, Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster.
We have a broad base of regional and national clients who value our advice. Areas of expertise include business and commercial, commercial property (including landlord and tenant), employment, wills and inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, trusts, divorce, family matters, dispute resolution (including mediation) and residential conveyancing.
We aim to offer practical solutions to legal issues, and provide a client focused, value-for-money service. In October 2024, Progression Solicitors proudly became an Employee-Owned Law Firm. This means all our eligible employees are now able to share in our company’s profits and contribute as owners to our shared success. Employee ownership not only empowers our team but also helps us attract the top talent and reinforce our people first culture. Research shows that employee owned companies are stronger performing with employees who are more engaged and committed. This is because we are proud to be a team of owners, not just employees.
After this apprenticeship
We are committed to staff development which could result in progression to a higher apprenticeship in business administration or other area such as solicitor apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KENDAL COLLEGE
Martine Rogerson – Practice Director and Head of our support team
martine.rogerson@progressionsolicitors.com
03303057777
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026930.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 25 May 2026)
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