Business Administration Apprentice

Ashfords LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique blend of on-the-job training and formal education through a Level 3 qualification. You will support a central admin team, assisting legal professionals with document preparation and administrative tasks. The firm values a friendly and inclusive culture, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee well-being, this apprenticeship is an excellent stepping stone for your career in law and administration.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Extra annual leave for birthday

Healthcare plans

Employee Assistance programme

Access to Calm mindfulness app

Qualifications

• Keen to learn with a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
• Enjoys typing and has strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal Support Hub with essential legal administrative services.
• Perform document formatting, typing, and general admin tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Multitasking

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Level 3 Business Administration qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Business Administration Apprentice to Ashfords, a leading South West law firm. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support our Legal Support Hub (LSA Hub) by providing essential legal administrative services to the business.

The Legal Support Hub is a central admin team that supports lawyers and legal PAs from across the firm with tasks such as document formatting, putting documents into house style, typing and dictation, along with general admin tasks.

Not only will you be developing professional skills on the job, but you will also be studying for the Level 3 Business Administration qualification through Exeter College to support you throughout your programme with us.

Who you are

We are seeking someone who is keen to learn with a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks. This role would be ideal for someone who enjoys typing, pays good attention to detail, has strong time management skills, has the ability to multitask and has good written and verbal communication skills all alongside a helpful and friendly demeanour.

This apprenticeship will be a challenge at times, so a 'can do' and resilient attitude is a must. You'll need to be prepared to take ownership, prioritise your work and meet deadlines as required.

Your working hours will be, 9am - 5.15pm, Monday – Friday, with one study day a week at Exeter College; and you'll need to be able to get into our office, on the outskirts of Exeter for your days in the office.

Ask our people, and they will tell you that they genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues.

We’re confident that once you discover our open and friendly culture, it won’t take long for you to feel the same.

We have a genuine team approach at Ashfords because we know that when talented people work together, we achieve more for our clients and each other.

We also recognise that each of our career journeys is unique. So, we will be ambitious for you and give you the support you need to develop your career, your way.

Importantly, we will give you the space and flexibility for your life outside work too.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team and business.

That’s what sets us apart.

Our offer

We offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home.

This includes a flexible working framework, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday.

We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access to the Calm mindfulness app.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including taking part in fundraising initiatives and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.

For a full list of benefits, please see the attachment below.

What's next?

Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements?

At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential. Even if your skills and experience aren’t a perfect match, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alison Board, Talent Attraction Assistant, on 01392 333663 or via [e-mail] .

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.