Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice – Office Services – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We’re on the lookout for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our busy and vital Office Services team in Leeds. This is a great opportunity to launch your career in a supportive environment where you’ll build skills, gain experience, and see how a busy law firm operates.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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The salary stated is for the first year of the apprenticeship.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday (no weekend work) and you can state your preference between the hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm or 8.00am - 4.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 2025

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

You’ll be at the heart of the firm’s operations, helping to keep everything running smoothly.

This includes a wide variety of tasks such as:

Handling incoming and outgoing post
Providing copying, scanning, and binding services
Assembling court bundles
Keeping the office stocked and operational
Supporting Front of House to deliver a five-star welcome to clients and guests
Assisting with room setups for meetings and events
Carrying out hand deliveries to courts and other locations
You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards we set for client service and internal operations, and you’ll learn transferable skills that will be valuable throughout your career

Where you'll work

Elizabeth House 13-19 Queen Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2TW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DAMAR LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

All training will be provided in the office (Leeds city centre) and remotely, so no visit to a physical college needed
You will receive on the job training and have dedicated study time

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Clarion is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the region, working with a wide range of national and international clients. Based in Leeds, we offer legal advice across a variety of sectors, from private individuals and start-ups to large corporates and global brands. We’re proud to have been named one of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For two years running – a reflection of our strong culture, supportive environment, and commitment to helping people thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for the next step, Clarion is a place where you can build a career that’s never ordinary.

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Company benefits

Please visit our website for full benefit details: https://www.clarionsolicitors.com/clarion-benefits

After this apprenticeship

Those who have successfully completed their apprenticeship can go on to work in Office Services, with opportunities also available in the wider business from time to time (depending on business needs at the time)
Previous apprentices have gone on to work in IT, finance and as Paralegals after a period of time working in Office Services
We are a business that liked to develop talent and offer long term career opportunities to loyal and talented employees

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CLARION SOLICITORS LIMITED

Nadia Hemmings

join.us@clarionsolicitors.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328047.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 9 July 2025)

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Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice – Office Services

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