Apprentice Office Assistant – Full-time

Hopkins Solicitors Llp; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Office Assistant Apprentice to join their Mansfield office. This exciting opportunity will allow you to develop your skills in business and administration while receiving training from West Nottinghamshire College. As a key member of the team, you will support secretarial and reception functions, manage essential office tasks, and contribute to a friendly and rewarding workplace culture. With a strong emphasis on learning and development, this role is perfect for someone eager to grow in a supportive environment. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career path, this apprenticeship is the ideal starting point.

Benefits

21 days holiday

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Workplace Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
• A can-do attitude and a strong desire to learn are key.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital support to the office, including reception cover.
• Manage mail, photocopying, scanning, and updating contact lists.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Business and Administration Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Hopkins Solicitors are a leading private practice firm which provides a broad spectrum of specialist and general legal services throughout Nottinghamshire. With a strong reputation in the marketplace, we pride ourselves on our continued growth, achieved through client recommendation and committed staff.

We are a family friendly firm and host numerous events throughout the year for our staff, making it enjoyable with a rewarding culture.

We pride ourselves on our learning and development opportunities ensuring that all our staff can be the best that they can be, not only to benefit themselves, but the firm as well.

An opportunity has arisen for a young dynamic and enthusiastic administrator looking to advance their skills and experience in business and administration.

The position is for an Office Assistant Apprentice and therefore you will be completing the Business and Administration Level 3 with West Nottinghamshire College.

As an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for providing vital support to our Mansfield office. You will be working closely with the secretarial and reception teams who you might have to provide sickness or lunch break cover for.

In this varied position, your other duties will include:

• managing internal and external mail
• photocopying, scanning and binding key documents
• reception cover
• updating contact lists
• ensuring that stationary cupboards remain stocked
• typing
• any other ad hoc duties that are required
• errands
• opening and closing files

Equally important are your multi-tasking abilities and team player mentality. Excellent telephone manner is also essential.

As an Office Assistant, you must possess good communication and organisational skills and have a keen eye for detail. A ‘can do’ attitude and a strong desire to learn are also key.

The candidate ideally should have knowledge of using Microsoft based office programmes and have the confidence of using email and Word.

Training will be provided in all areas, however, experience would be desired but not essential.

Should you wish to be considered for this role, please send in your CV and covering letter to Rebecca Truscott, HR Manager at [e-mail] by no later than 14 February 2025.

Details

Location: Mansfield Head Office

Salary: £6.00 per hour (Apprenticeship wage for year 1)

End date: 14/02/25

Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm with an hour for lunch

Benefits: 21 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays + 4 extra days over Christmas when the offices close), plus an additional Holiday Purchase Scheme, Workplace Pension Scheme and free onsite parking.