Business Admin Apprentice
BURD WARD SOLICITORS LTD
WALLASEY (CH45 4QT)
Closes in 27 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We're looking for a Business Admin Apprentice to join us at Burd Ward Solicitors . You will be working towards a Level 3 Business admin qualification and will be supported by all the team whilst doing your apprenticeship.
- 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,9am to 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 29 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
- Answering Calls
- Transferring calls to different departments
- Diary Management
- Making appointments
- Taking card payments
- Daily post and franking
- Archiving files
- Retrieving archived files
- General Filing
- Stock control of stationary and consumables
- Keeping interview rooms and boardroom stocked and tidy
- General Administration duties
Where you'll work
23-27 SEAVIEW ROAD
WALLASEY
CH45 4QT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN 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
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard including:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- End-Point Assessment
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/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
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
About this employer
As one of the Wirral’s most respected law firms we service the needs of clients from across the region and offer a wide range of legal services from property services to personal injury. We pride ourselves on our friendly, no nonsense approach and our whole team are committed to providing best value advice by putting you, the client at the heart of everything they do.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033860.
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Closes in 27 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)