Business Administration Apprentice Level 3
BLACKSTONE LEGAL COSTING UK LIMITED
Gerrards Cross (SL9 0BG)
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 13 September 2026)
Posted on 13 August 2026
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in Business Administration with Blackstone Legal Costing UK Ltd, a specialist legal costs firm. You'll gain valuable experience, develop new skills and work alongside a supportive, experienced team while completing your apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 January 2027
- 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
Join our legal costs team in Gerrards Cross as a Business Admin Apprentice. You'll handle file intake, data entry, correspondence, and general office support, helping the team run smoothly, while working towards a recognised qualification.
- Carry out general data entry and maintain accurate records
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Assist with diary management and scheduling
- Provide general administrative support to the wider team
- Answer telephone calls and deal with routine enquiries
- Maintain filing systems (both physical and electronic)
- Assist with the preparation of documents and templates
- Support office organisation and day-to-day operations
- Undertake apprenticeship training and coursework alongside day-to-day duties
Where you'll work
Building 1
Gerrards Cross
SL9 0BG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Level 3 Business Administration qualification
- Fucntional skills (if required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements
You will be working in a professional legal office environment, so a smart, professional manner is expected Some tasks may involve sensitive or confidential information, requiring discretion at all times.
The role is based on-site in Gerrards Cross — please consider your ability to travel to this location.
About this employer
Blackstone Legal Costing UK Limited is a small legal firm based in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. We specialise in legal costs, helping solicitors work out and recover the costs of running court cases. We're part of an established international group, with our main practice based in Australia.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Growth within the company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Clara Phillips-Williams
Clara.Phillips-Williams@ymca.co.uk
020 3994 9544
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047957.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 13 September 2026)
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