Business Administration Apprentice - Sheffield

Harper James; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial law firm in Sheffield is seeking a motivated Operations Apprentice for a 15-month apprenticeship. This role offers practical experience in legal administration and business operations, focusing on tasks such as client onboarding and general office management. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and is eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include enrollment in a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship, 33 days holiday, private healthcare, and more.

Benefits

Enrollment in Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

33 days holiday

Private healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to adapt to a busy, fast-paced office environment.
• Organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach to work.
• Strong communication skills for direct client liaison.
• Proactive and adaptable with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Complete New Client Forms and manage client communication.
• Maintain engagement documentation within management systems.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing and data entry.
• Respond to onboarding enquiries when necessary.
• Manage office resources such as meeting room bookings.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT savvy

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Established in 2014, Harper James is a commercial law firm that enables growth-oriented businesses to succeed by delivering top-quality and accessible legal services. We work nationally with start-ups through to unicorns and long-running established businesses that may now be looking to scale or looking to exit.

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

We're Harper James, a fast-growing, full-service commercial law firm with a unique subscription-based model designed for ambitious SMEs. We're expanding our business operations team in Sheffield and are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Operations Apprentice to join us for a 15-month apprenticeship.

Purpose Of The Role

You will provide vital administrative support to our operations and legal teams, particularly focusing on new client onboarding, office administration, and record keeping. 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

• Ensuring accurate completion of New Client Forms and actively involved in client communication
• Maintaining records of completed clients' engagement documents in our document management systems
• Providing general administrative support, including filing and data entry and database management
• Responding to internal and external onboarding enquiries where necessary
• General office management including hot desk/meeting room bookings, monitoring office pantry and stationery levels, post etc.
• Assisting with planned and ad hoc administrative tasks

What we are looking for

• Excellent interpersonal skills to adapt to a busy, fast-paced office environment
• Exceptional organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach to your day-to-day work
• Confident and strong communication skills are a must as this role will directly liaise with clients
• IT savvy and strong Microsoft 365 experience or ability to learn quickly on the job
• A proactive approach to work and an ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines
• Willing to learn and adapt ways of working to improve client experience

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 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
• 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

On completion of this 15-month apprenticeship, you will have gained your Business Administration Apprenticeship L3 Qualification.

Monday-Friday.