Business Support Apprentice

Howarths; Leeds; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Howarths is an award-winning family business providing Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support to over 600 SMEs across England. We’re looking for a Business Support Apprentice to join our team at Howarths, based in West Yorkshire.

This role offers hands-on experience across administration, customer service, events and business operations while learning from experienced professionals. No two days are the same; you’ll support different teams, help deliver a great client experience and build

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Well organised and reliable.
• Friendly and professional approach.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct calls.
• Greet visitors and create a positive first impression.
• Support day-to-day office administration.
• Assist with diary management and meeting room bookings.
• Update client database and systems.
• Help organise company events and activities.
• Provide support to different departments across the business.

Skills

Organised

Team player

Communication

Customer service

Diary management

Job description

Looking to start your career in a professional, fast-paced business?

Howarths is an award-winning family business providing Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support to over 600 SMEs across England. We're proud of our people, our culture and the service we deliver to our clients.

We're looking for a Business Support Apprentice to join our team at Howarths. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across administration, customer service, events and business operations while learning from experienced professionals.

No two days are the same. You'll support different teams across the business, help deliver a great experience for our clients, and build valuable skills that will support your future career.

This role is office based in West Yorkshire.

What you'll be doing

• Answering and directing calls
• Greeting visitors and creating a positive first impression
• Supporting day‑to‑day office administration
• Assisting with diary management and meeting room bookings
• Updating our client database and systems
• Helping organise company events and activities
• Providing support to different departments across the business

What we're looking for

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Well organised and reliable
• Friendly and professional approach
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team

Our Values

Graft

We work hard, take ownership and get stuck in.

Together

We support each other, work as a team and celebrate success together.

Heart

We care about our clients, colleagues and the work we do.

Grit

We stay positive, embrace challenges and keep learning.

• Annual Salary: Apprenticeship rate (to be confirmed)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Pension Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme
• Other benefits: Death in Service and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you're looking for a place where you can learn, grow and build a career, we'd love to hear from you.