Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
We are seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to support our growing team and contribute to the smooth running of our front-of-house and admin operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow while helping us improve client service and day-to-day office efficiency.
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Closing Date: 21-11-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£13,741 a year
Working week
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. 1 -hour lunch break per day.
Expected duration
1 Year 6 Months
Possible start date
01-12-2025
Date posted
04-11-2025
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
1000347534
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Assist with answering incoming calls to help the business meet its target call response rate and reduce overflow to other staff.
- Support with incoming and outgoing post, including scanning documents to Proclaim tasks to ensure timely delivery to fee earners
- Assist the finance department as and when needed
- Help with archiving and retrieving files across two office sites, easing the workload on the receptionist
- Provide cover during lunch periods, enabling the business to remain open
- Support the receptionist with visitor & client management
- Offer general administrative support to the Operations Manager and across both buildings as part of the company’s expansion
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- There may be further opportunity to progress within the firm at the end of the apprenticeship depending on roles and career pathways
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Number skills Team working Time management Reliable Adaptable
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
John M Lewis & Co is a well-regarded law firm based in Derby, specialising in residential conveyancing, wills, trusts, and probate. In 2023, the firm joined the PM Law Group, a national legal services provider headquartered in Sheffield. The partnership has enabled John M Lewis & Co to retain its established name and local presence while gaining access to a broader range of legal expertise and resources.
Employer
John M Lewis & Co
https://johnmlewis.co.uk/meet-the-team/
Address
6 Vernon Street
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Business administrator (level 3)
