Business Admin Apprentice

The Growth Company: Education & Skills; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company: Education & Skills seeks a confident and friendly Administration Clerk to support Senior Clerks at Kenworthy’s Chambers in Manchester. Responsibilities include managing calls, greeting clients, and handling mail. Ideal candidates will have 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, and possess strong organizational skills. The role offers full training and has potential career advancement opportunities within the legal sector.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at A-C/9-4 including Maths and English.
• Commitment to providing quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Clerks and Chambers Administrator.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Meet and greet clients at reception.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good time management

Organizational skills

Sound knowledge of Microsoft packages

Professional interpersonal skills

Education

5 GCSE A-C/9-4 including Maths and English

Job description

About This Opportunity

Kenworthy’s Chambers are looking for a confident and friendly administration clerk to assist our Senior Clerks and Chambers Administrator. Kenworthy’s Chambers is recognised as a leading set of Barrister’s based close to Manchester City Centre.

A Normal Day Would Include

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assist Senior Clerks and Chambers Administrator
• Answer the phones and direct calls as appropriate
• Meet and greet clients at reception and provide clients with refreshments
• Always operate visitor book
• Deal with all incoming/outgoing post including DX, Secure, Tracked, Royal Mail and My Hermes
• Ensure outgoing mail is ready for 4pm daily
• Filing of documents and receipts
• Keep stocks replenished and make sure all conference rooms meet professional standards
• Manage all conferences to allocate relevant rooms
• Create a weekly conference timetable for clerks
• Book video links and assist barristers or clients with video link
• Provide awareness of Health & Safety policy and Fire regulation procedures to clients using Chambers’ facilities
• Provide security measures, communication via intercom for clients at doors, any use of CCTV cameras required
• Update staff sign in book with relevant absences
• Receive e-mails daily and action as appropriate
• Check voicemail messages and action as appropriate
• Check “To Do List” entries and action as appropriate
• Comply with Qualitymark regulations in line with Role responsibilities
• Conduct any general tasks which are required for the general & efficient running of Chambers

Career Path

There is much potential to progress in recruitment – opportunities are endless and there are many avenues to go down such as a Barrister’s Clerk, Personal Assistant or an Events Assistant.

Support

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

Requirements

• 5 GCSE A-C/9-4 including Maths and English

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic
• Confident
• Hardworking

Skills

• Attention to detail/commitment
• Understanding of the working roles of Chambers support staff to ensure delivery of correct calls
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft packages and IT skills
• Good interpersonal skills with professional clients
• Attention to detail