Business Administration Apprentice Level 3

Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Start date: Monday 11 January 2027
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in Business Administration with Blackstone Legal Costing UK Ltd, a specialist legal costs firm. You'll gain valuable experience, develop new skills and work alongside a supportive, experienced team while completing your apprenticeship.

Wage £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Business administrator (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 11 January 2027 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Join our legal costs team in Gerrards Cross as a Business Admin Apprentice. You'll handle file intake, data entry, correspondence, and general office support, helping the team run smoothly, while working towards a recognised qualification.

Carry out general data entry and maintain accurate records Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence Assist with diary management and scheduling Provide general administrative support to the wider team Answer telephone calls and deal with routine enquiries Maintain filing systems (both physical and electronic) Assist with the preparation of documents and templates Support office organisation and day-to-day operations Undertake apprenticeship training and coursework alongside day-to-day duties

Where you'll work

Building 1Gerrards CrossSL9 0BG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Level 3 Business Administration qualification Fucntional skills (if required)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam working

About this employer

Blackstone Legal Costing UK Limited is a small legal firm based in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. We specialise in legal costs, helping solicitors work out and recover the costs of running court cases. We're part of an established international group, with our main practice based in Australia.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Level 3 Business Administration Growth within the company