Business Administration Apprentice

About this opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to work within a professional practice, offering the right candidate to progress to more senior roles, such as a paralegal.

A normal day would include:

The role of an administration apprentice:
• Updating and use of our CRM (customer relationship management system)
• Creating and managing client cases on the firm database
• Scanning, processing, and actioning all internal and external post.
• Drafting external and internal letters & emails (with supervision)
• Learning how to proficiently Inputting data and review information, in line with the firm’s procedures.
• Developing confidence & understanding of communicating and maintain, ongoing contact with clients and colleagues in professional manner.
• Using and become skilled in the company’s IT systems, including applications such as MS Office.
• Leaning, understanding, and ensuring the businesses policies are adhered to, covering areas such as privacy and GDPR
• Becoming confident in your responsibilities and learning self-management for the work you carry out.
• Learn and understand the relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and case types that apply to your role.
Assisting with organisation of the firms’ practical requirements, events, meetings, and any plans.

What you could go on to do
We are currently a small team but are expecting a period of large growth. With the right person with the right attitude, and our in-house training, this person could go on to progress to a paralegal.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. We also offer ‘on the job’ training with our more senior administrators and paralegals to support you.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
We are in central Manchester just off Deansgate. If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE English and Maths A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• Determination to succeed
• Good timekeeping
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Honest
• Positive outlook

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Fast learner
• Excellent IT skills
• Able to work to deadlines
• Prioritise own workload effectively
• Able to solve problems independently
• Eye for detail
• Team oriented
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Confident oral and written communication skills.
• Good keyboard skills
• Confident with Microsoft package – word and excel