Business Administration Apprentice

Creative Alliance; Winchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm based in Winchester is offering an apprenticeship in business administration. This role includes assisting clerks and barristers, managing office duties, and handling post. Applicants should have good communication and organisational skills, with a minimum of a Grade C in English, Maths, and IT. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, salary increases from £18,000 to £20,000, with potential for full-time employment. Training will include a Level 3 qualification and valuable industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clerks and barristers in their duties.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post efficiently.
• Manage general office tasks including answering phones and filing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Education

Grade C / 4 and above in English, Maths and IT

Job description

Description :

Pump Court Chambers is one of the UK’s premier common law chambers, with deep strength in civil, criminal and family law. Based in London and focusing on the South and West, our breadth of expertise and collaborative approach enable us to provide clients with joined‑up, practical solutions across multiple specialisms in law.

Pump Court Chambers have a great history of taking on and supporting apprentices within business administration, so this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for career progression within an exciting, fast‑paced environment.

The main duties of this apprenticeship include:

Assisting the clerks and barristers

• Helping clerks to fulfil their duties and assisting in the smooth and efficient running of the Clerks room.
• Assisting the Barristers and helping them with their daily needs.
• Assisting Barrister when attending Court (Carrying of documentation & Books.)

Handling post

• Receipt and Distribution of Post
• Parcelling of post and DX
• Dealing with post / franking machine including trips to the post office

General office duties

• Processing of incoming and outgoing emails, scanned documents & faxes
• Collection and distribution of briefs and instructions
• Photocopying and filing of documentation
• Answering telephones
• Be the on‑call person / contact for telephone and IT issues
• Paying in cheques at the bank
• Eventually Mags / Pattison Law type billing plus assisting all other Clerks with any ad‑hoc assistance (heavily supervised at least to begin with)
• Reception of clients and making of tea and coffee
• Ordering and checking stock for stationery (including hand towels)
• Ordering and checking stock for coffee, tea, sugar, water and biscuits
• Set up / prep conference rooms
• Confidential waste
• Collar cleaning
• General tidiness of Chambers
• Organise and facilitate strong‑room clear‑out and company to take away broken computers / chairs etc
• If they could organise for ad‑hoc repairs (electricians, plumbers – we have regular firms so would just be a call or email to arrange call‑out and then supervise call‑out) the external doors, that would be helpful.

Requirements :

Applicants should be literate and numerate. Grade C / 4 and above in English, Maths and IT are required.

Skills required :

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Attention to detail, Logical,

Training to be provided :

Business Administration Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work‑based training, independent research, workplace projects, one‑to‑one support and training. Your training will include :

• Information Technology
• Record Document Production
• Stakeholders and Stakeholder Management
• Policies
• Business Fundamentals
• Planning and Organisation
• Relevant Regulation
• Processes
• Effective Project Management

Managing Performance

For a full overview of the business administrator standard please click on the following link :

Personal Qualities :

Not Applicable

Things to consider :

After successful completion of the apprenticeship the salary will rise from £18,000 to £20,000.

Future prospects :

Potential of full‑time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of their apprenticeship.