Business Administration Apprenticeship

LEVY & CO LTD

WITHAM (CM8 1DY)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

Business Administration apprenticeship. This is an interesting and varied role. The candidate will be involved in a number of support tasks and progression is there for the correct candidate.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm. 1 hour lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 July 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

Duties will include, but not limited to,

  • Answering phones
  • Booking appointments
  • Saving documents/messages to clients file on Bullseye case management system
  • Booking prison visits in person and via video link
  • Locating clients via Find a Prisoner
  • Scanning documents on to files
  • Franking and enveloping post, ready to take to post office
  • Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
  • Arranging interpreters for video links or visits
  • Making tea and coffee for clients/partners
  • Assisting with ongoing matters where clients are bailed to return to a Police Station. This includes chasing officer, sending and typing letters or emails to clients with updates, telephone calls to clients, calling officers, emailing custody and officers. Updating bullseye of new bail date and also billing.
  • Archiving files on Bullseye
  • Any Ad hoc assistance required by Fee Earners

Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability.

Levy & Co solicitors will provide ongoing support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.

Where you'll work

ST. GEORGES HOUSE
31 BRIDGE STREET
WITHAM
CM8 1DY

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 and 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

Levy & Co LLP has offices in Witham, Braintree, Benfleet, and Clacton, but we also serve clients across the country. We ensure that all our clients are treated with kindness and efficiency when working with us. Our clients are not only made to feel welcome, but also confident that their legal matters will be handled in a timely and competent manner

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Potentially a full time position on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BASINGSTOKE ITEC LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037830.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)