Business Administration Apprentice
MSD Solicitors
Manchester (M4 5DB)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 October 2025
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Summary
Kickstart your career in business with hands-on training and real opportunities for growth! Are you organised, motivated, and eager to learn? MSD Solicitors are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08.30 - 17.30.
1 hour for lunch unpaid.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 October 2025
- 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
- Providing administrative support across the business
- Answering calls, emails, and handling enquiries professionally
- Assisting with document preparation, filing, and data entry
- Supporting meetings and maintaining accurate records
- Learning how a busy office operates day-to-day
Where you'll work
6 Oldham Road
Manchester
M4 5DB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Equal to A level
- Training schedule has yet to be agreed
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
- Details will be made available at a later date
More training information
- 15 month in workplace training
- End-Point Assessment
- Functional Skills if needed
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
MSD Solicitors are experts in Immigration and Family Law matters. Top 3 Immigration Solicitors in Manchester We have been recognised as one of the Top 3 Immigration law firms in Manchester by Best Three Rated. We have been thoroughly evaluated based on a rigorous 50-Point Inspection and been recognised as one of the best law firms in Manchester.
After this apprenticeship
A potential full-time role will be offered after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katie
kbarton@crownvt.co.uk
01702411924
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344905.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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