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Business Administration Apprentice (36481)
T M FORTIS SOLICITORS LTD
Manchester (M16 9HA)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
Posted on 6 October 2026
Summary
A great opportunity has arisen within a fantastic organisation to join their team as an administration apprentice. The role will be varied and will develop over the course of the apprenticeship.
Wage: £15,080 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Administration assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.15pm. 36 hours 15 minutes a week
Start date: Monday 9 November 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
A normal day could include:
- Answering the phone - taking messages
- Welcoming visitors
- Handling and filing mail
- Responding to incoming queries
- Ordering stationary
- Drafts correspondence
- Assisting colleagues with case management
- Administration tasks
If the candidate has promise they will be trained in all aspects of the company. They will get the opportunity to sit in on client meetings.
This opportunity will suit someone who is interested in a career in the law as it will give an insight into the workings of a law firm.
What you could go on to do
There are real progression opportunities available for the right person.
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Skills Company.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Skills 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
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Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training course: Administration assistant (level 2)
What you'll learn
- Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.
- Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.
- Use software packages and tools for example AI or automation to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.
- Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.
- Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.
- Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.
- Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.
- Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.
- Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.
- Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.
- Operate within agreed health and safety standards.
- Use time management tools to meet deadlines.
- Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.
- Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.
- Review and check own work.
- Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.
- Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.
- Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.
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Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- GCSE in: Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Keen to learn
Second language an advantage
About this employer
Solicitors in Manchester specialising in a full range of legal services - personal injury claims, property, immigration, and family law.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057099.
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Closes in 23 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
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