Business Administrator Apprentice
AFG LAW
Bury (BL9 0AJ)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 3 July 2026)
Posted on 4 June 2026
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Summary
The role plays an important part in keeping our operations running smoothly, providing vital support across both administrative and client-facing areas. Duties will include general office tasks, maintaining accurate records, assisting clients with their enquiries, and helping match them with the right services (full training provided).
- 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 - 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 July 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
- Provide general administrative support to your department
- Opening files and liaising with solicitors and estate agents
- Assist in document preparation, printing, scanning and formatting
- Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls, correspondence and mail
- Manage and organise legal documents, case files, and records
- Maintain and update electronic filing systems
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference calls
- Answer and direct phone calls and enquiries in a professional manner
- Greet and assist clients and visitors when they visit the office
- Request and maintain office supplies and equipment
- Assist with ad-hoc administrative projects and tasks as assigned
Where you'll work
14 Market Street
Bury
BL9 0AJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURY 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
Business Administrator L3 Standard.
This qualification requires college attendance once per month.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our small, supportive team as a Business Administrator. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in a professional and friendly environment.
You’ll learn how our systems and processes work, gain hands-on experience, and receive ongoing training and development to build confidence and capability in the role.
If you’re organised, keen to learn, and ready to take your first step into the world of work, we’d be pleased to welcome you to the team.
About this employer
We’re a multi-discipline, multi-award winning law firm offering outstanding legal services to clients across Bolton, Bury and beyond. Established in 1897, our traditional values are combined with a fresh, forward thinking approach and we pride ourselves on putting our clients at the heart of everything we do.
After this apprenticeship
We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034974.
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Closes in 28 days (Friday 3 July 2026)
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