JMC Legal Recruitment
Business Administration Apprentice
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Business Administration Apprentice
Business Administration Apprentice – JMC Legal Recruitment
Most apprenticeships teach you administration; this one teaches you how a growing business operates. At JMC Legal Recruitment, administration sits at the heart of everything we do. From onboarding new employees and maintaining accurate records, to supporting recruitment processes, reporting, compliance, systems, and internal projects, strong administration enables the entire business to perform at its best. We are looking to hire a Business Administration Apprentice to join our Operations function and develop into a highly capable business support professional. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of business activities while completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator apprentice. You will work closely with our Operations Assistant, supporting the day-to-day running of the business whilst developing valuable skills that will provide the foundation for a long-term career within business support, administration, operations, HR, recruitment, or project coordination.
About JMC Legal Recruitment
JMC Legal is one of the UK’s leading specialist legal recruitment agencies. We work with law firms and legal professionals across the UK and have built a reputation as one of the most recognised brands within the legal recruitment market.
Our achievements include:
- More 5-star Google reviews than any UK-based legal recruiter
- Number 1 Google rankings across 90+ legal recruitment search terms
- Long-standing relationships with leading UK and international law firms
- A reputation for quality, professionalism, and experience within our market
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into both the administrative and operational side of a growing business.
Culture & Environment
We believe that high performance and positive culture should go hand in hand. Our performance is professional, ambitious, collaborative, and supportive. What this means in practice:
- Flexible and grown-up working environment
- Dress-down culture
- Collaborate team culture
- Ongoing support and mentorship
- Regular team socials and events
- Investment in technology, systems, and innovation
- Genuine opportunities for development and progression
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We are proud of the culture we have created and the number of people that have built long-term careers within the business.
The Opportunity
The apprenticeship is designed to provide broad exposure to business administration within a professional services environment. You will support a variety of business functions including:
- Recruitment administration
- Compliance administration
- Reporting and data management
- Onboarding and employee administration
- Systems administration
- Internal business projects
- General business support
You will gradually take ownership of administrative responsibilities while receiving ongoing support, training, and mentoring. As your confidence develops, you will also have opportunities to become involved in wider business projects and process improvement initiatives.
What You Will Be Doing
Business Administration
- Maintaining accurate records across business systems
- Updating spreadsheets, trackers, and internal documents
- Organising and filing documentation
- Supporting inbox and diary management
- Coordinating meetings and appointments
- Preparing business documents and templates
- Supporting internal administration processes
Recruitment Administration
- Adding and updating candidate records within our CRM system
- Supporting with posting job adverts
- Generally supporting the recruitment consultants when needed
Compliance Administration
- Assisting with candidate file reviews
- Helping to maintain accurate complaint records
- Identifying missing documentation
Reporting & Data Management
- Updating internal reports and dashboards
- Maintaining KPI trackers
- Assisting with management reporting
- Reviewing data for accuracy and completeness
Onboarding Support
- Preparing onboarding documentation
- Assisting with new start administration
- Support system access requests
- Maintaining onboarding checklists
- Coordinating induction administration
What You Will Assist With
As your experience, you will have opportunities to support the Operations Assistant with:
- Process improvement projects
- Administrative workflow reviews
- CRM data quality initiatives
- Internal recruitment administration
- Reporting improvements
- Documentation and procedure updates
- Business-wide administration projects
- Systems administration activities
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This will provide exposure to how a growing business operates behind the scenes and help develop a broader understanding of business administration.
Training & Development
Alongside your Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, you will receive training in:
- Business administration
- Professional communication
- Recruitment processes
- GDPR and confidentiality
- Microsoft Office
- CRM systems
- Reporting and data management
- Time management and organisation
- Professional workplace behaviours
You will receive regular support from your line manager and gain practical experience that complements your apprenticeship studies.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Is organised and reliable
- Has strong attention to detail
- Is eager to learn and develop
- Communicates confidently and professionally
- Enjoys working with systems, data, and administration
- Can manage multiple tasks effectively
- Takes pride in producing accurate work
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Previous administration experience is not required. More important is a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in developing a career within business administration.
What You Will Receive
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
- Ongoing mentoring and support
- Exposure to a wide range of business functions
- Professional development opportunities
- Clear progression pathway
- Friendly and supportive culture
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business
Why This Role Stands Out
Many apprenticeships focus on a single area of administration. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across multiple business functions while working within a professional, growing organisation. For the right individual, this could provide the foundation for a long and successful career in business administration, operations, project support, or wider business services.
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