Great Opportunity - Business Administration Apprenticeship
BAILEY WRIGHT & CO
BIRMINGHAM (B18 6BA)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026
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Summary
The award-winning firm of Bailey Wright & Co. Solicitors is looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join its small, busy and highly effective team.
The firm specialises in Children, Education, and Discrimination Law. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you would assist in the smooth running of the firm.
- Wage
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£15,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wages are reviewed annually, but increases are not guaranteed.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
Time is allowed for apprenticeship studies.
This is an office based role, apart from deliveries. Some events/training will take place outside office hours.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 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
You would support the lawyers by undertaking the following tasks:
- Managing telephone calls on reception
- Using office equipment such as computers printers, scanners and photocopier
- Undertaking basic administration tasks such as dealing with post, linking documents to files, ensuring files are kept in good order, photocopying and scanning documents
- Maintaining databases to ensure that they are up to date and accurate
- Assisting in maintaining compliance with Lexcel standards
- Getting files ready for billing & assisting with the billing process
- Preparation of documents for Court (mainly Court bundles)
- Managing fee earners’ diaries
- Corresponding with third parties used by the firm
- Maintenance of files
- Typing for fee earners as and when required
- Collating and extracting information as required from files or other sources
- Ordering stationery
- Assisting with ensuring that the office is kept clean and tidy at all times
Where you'll work
BRANSTON COURT
BRANSTON STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B18 6BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- ICT (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Non judgemental
- Enthusiasm
- Willingness to learn
- Sense of humour
- Common sense
Other requirements
The ability to maintain confidentiality is vital, as well as complying with all relevant legal and ethical rules.
About this employer
We are a small firm, based in the Jewellery Quarter, just outside Birmingham City Centre. We specialise in Children, Education, Employment and Discrimination Law. Most of our work is covered by Legal Aid, which is funding provided by the government for people on low incomes. We have an excellent reputation and are very busy. We are an equal opportunities employer.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full time job opportunity with prospects of further training as a paralegal/legal support assistant or in office management. Depending on how things go, you may also progress to training as a solicitor or legal executive. That will be up to you!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BAILEY WRIGHT & CO
Karen Bailey
karen@baileywright.com
0121 270 1566
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053433.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)