Business Administration Apprentice – Operations (Birmingham, Fixed-Term)

Harperjames; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing commercial law firm is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Apprentice to join their Birmingham office for a 15-month apprenticeship. In this role, you will provide vital administrative support, including document formatting and helping with day-to-day tasks. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and at least five GCSEs including English and maths. Competitive salary with additional perks like holiday benefits and private healthcare.

Benefits

33 days holiday, including public holidays

Option to buy up to 5 holiday days

Private Healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

Access to retailer discounts

Team socials

Qualifications

• Eager to learn with a positive attitude.
• Fluent in English and comfortable with IT and MS Office packages.
• Organized with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support across the firm.
• Format legal documents and assist solicitors with document preparation.
• Organize and book meeting rooms and events.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Fluency in English

IT and MS Office proficiency

Organized

Attention to detail

Collaborative team player

Education

Five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths

Job description

We’re Harper James, a fast-growing, full-service commercial law firm with a unique subscription-based model designed for ambitious SMEs. Backed by private equity and home to over 150 people, we’re expanding our business operations team in Birmingham and are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Operations Apprentice to join us for a 15-month apprenticeship.

Location:Birmingham B25PP – Office based
Working Hours:37.5 per week (full-time)
Contract Type:15-month fixed term contract

Role:Apprentice – Operations
Salary:£7.55 to £12.21 per hour (dependent on age and experience)
Start Date:ASAP

Purpose of the Role:
You will provide vital administrative support to our business operations and legal teams, particularly focusing on legal document formatting, and helping solicitors with day-to-day admin tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world office experience, develop professional skills, and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

Core Responsibilities:

You’ll provide essential administrative support across the firm, helping our business operations and legal teams. Your work will include:

• Format legal documents and assist solicitors with document preparation

• Organise and book meeting rooms, including setup and coordination of refreshments, AV, materials and external lunches

• Support with the execution of team events firmwide

• Handling incoming and outgoing post and courier services

• Greeting visitors and suppliers, supporting front-of-house duties

• Respond to phone calls, supplier enquiries, and internal requests

• Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and archiving documents

• Undertake training on any other relevant systems relevant to the role

• Play an important part in providing general admin support to keep the business running smoothly

What we are looking for

• Be eager to learn with a positive attitude

• Communicate well, both verbally and in writing

• Be fluent in English and comfortable using IT and MS Office packages

• Be organised and have good attention to detail

• Work well in a team and would enjoy a collaborative office environment

• Have at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths

• Have an interest in business operations or office administration (experience is a bonus but not essential)

• Must have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

• Enrolment on the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship with full support from our training partner Babington

• Practical experience in legal admin, business operations and professional standards

• A friendly, inclusive team based in central Birmingham

• Real-world skills and exposure to a professional, client-focused environment, setting you up for your future career

• We focus on your attitude and potential, not just your qualifications – this opportunity is designed to support people starting out in their careers

• 33 days holiday, including public holidays.

• Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year.

• Private Healthcare

• Discounted gym memberships, access to retailer discounts, team socials and more!

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!