Business Administration Apprentice
JMC LEGAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Bristol (BS1 3BN)
Closes in 24 days (Monday 27 July 2026)
Posted on 2 July 2026
Contents
Summary
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you'll support the day-to-day operations of one of the UK's leading legal recruitment businesses. You'll gain hands-on experience in business administration, HR, recruitment, compliance and projects while completing a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Business Administration
- Maintain accurate records across multiple business systems
- Update spreadsheets, trackers and internal documents
- Organise and file electronic documentation
- Support diary management and meeting coordination
- Prepare business documents, templates and correspondence
- Assist with preparing and issuing invoices
- Assist with general day-to-day administration
Recruitment Administration
- Add and update candidate records within our CRM
- Assist with posting job adverts across various job boards
- Support recruitment consultants with administrative tasks
- Maintain accurate recruitment records
Compliance Administration
- Assist with reviewing candidate files
- Help maintain compliance documentation
- Identify and chase outstanding information
- Support GDPR and data accuracy processes
Reporting & Data Management
- Update KPI reports and internal dashboards
- Maintain management reporting spreadsheets
- Review data for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with producing business reports
Onboarding & HR Support
- Prepare onboarding documentation for new employees
- Assist with induction administration
- Maintaining onboarding checklists
- Support internal system access requirements
Business Projects
As your confidence develops, you’ll also support wider business projects, including:
- Process improvement initiatives
- CRM data quality projects
- Documentation and procedure updates
- Workflow reviews
- Systems administration
- General business support projects
Where you'll work
The Fairfax
Pithay Court
Bristol
BS1 3BN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JGA 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
The apprentice will complete practical, on-the-job learning at JMC Legal Recruitment, The Fairfax, Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3BN.
Formal apprenticeship training will be delivered by JGA through monthly tutor-led interactive seminars via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, alongside regular workplace learning and development activities. The apprentice will also participate in quarterly progress reviews involving both their line manager and JGA.
More training information
Training is delivered by JGA through a blended learning approach, combining online tutor-led seminars with workplace learning.
The apprentice will receive:
- Monthly tutor-led interactive seminars via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
- Regular one-to-one coaching sessions with an experienced Skills Coach
- An individual Workplace Development Plan tailored to both the apprentice's role and the needs of JMC Legal Recruitment
- Access to virtual classroom resources, pre-recorded learning content and online self-study materials
- Ongoing behavioural and pastoral support from a dedicated Learner Progress Adviser
- Quarterly progress reviews involving the apprentice, their line manager and JGA to monitor progress and provide ongoing support
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this employer
JMC Legal Recruitment is one of the UK's leading specialist legal recruitment agencies.
We work with law firms and legal professionals across the UK and have built one of the strongest brands within the legal recruitment market.
Our achievements include:
- More 5-star Google reviews than any UK-based legal recruiter.
- Number one Google rankings across more than 90 legal recruitment search terms.
- Long-standing relationships with leading UK and international law firms.
- A collaborative, supportive and ambitious culture focused on developing our people.
https://www.jmc-legal.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Flexible and grown-up working enviornment
- Dress-down culture
- Regular team socials and events
- On-site gym
- Genuine opportunities for development and progression
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to secure a permanent position within our Operations team.
As the business continues to grow, there will be opportunities to develop into a more senior Business Administrator or Operations role, with exposure to areas including HR, recruitment operations, compliance, reporting, finance support, systems administration and project coordination.
We are committed to investing in our people and, for the right individual, this apprenticeship is intended to provide the foundation for a long-term career with JMC Legal Recruitment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JMC LEGAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Chloe Hudson
chloe@jmc-legal.com
0203 865 2113
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040521.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Monday 27 July 2026)
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