Business Operations Admin – Level 3 Apprenticeship
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Apprentice – Business Operations Apprentice - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Location: Birmingham B25PP – Office based
Working Hours: 37.5 per week (full-time) between 8.30am-6pm, working hours may vary due to operational needs but standard hours are 9am-5.30pm
Contract Type: 15-month fixed term contract
Role: Apprentice - Operations
Salary: £7.55 to £12.21 per hour (dependent on age and experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Join Our Growing Business Operations Team!
We’re a fast-growing, full-service commercial law firm with a subscription model supporting ambitious SMEs. With over 150 people and continued growth, our Business Operations team plays a crucial role in keeping the firm running smoothly day to day.
We’re now looking for an Operations & Business Administration Apprentice to join our Birmingham office on a 15-month apprenticeship. This role is hands-on, varied, fast-paced, and people-focused — ideal for someone who enjoys being busy, getting stuck in, and supporting others
Purpose of the Role:
This is a practical operations and administration role, not a desk-only position.
You’ll support the smooth running of our office and wider firm by providing day-to-day operational, administrative, and front-of-house support. The role involves juggling multiple tasks, responding to changing priorities, and being flexible to support office needs.
You’ll work closely with the Operations team and legal teams, helping keep the office organised, compliant, welcoming, and running efficiently.
Department: Operations department
Reporting To: Senior Operations Executive
Core Responsibilities:
This role includes a wide variety of operational and administrative tasks, including:
Office Operations & Admin
Supporting solicitors and business teams with day-to-day administrative tasks
Formatting legal documents and preparing materials accurately and to deadlines
Maintaining records, filing systems and document archives
Supporting weekly office and operational audits
Assisting with health & safety checks and compliance tasks
Front-of-House & Facilities Support
Greeting visitors, clients and suppliers in a professional and friendly manner
Booking and setting up meeting rooms, including AV, refreshments and materials
Handling incoming and outgoing post, couriers and deliveries – this is a crucial part of the role and our firm. You will be handling large volumes of sensitive legal documentation
Managing office supplies, including going out into town to collect supplies or drop off items at delivery points when needed
Events, People & Team Support
Supporting firm-wide and team events whether it be viewing venues, making bookings or pitching in with ideas
Responding to internal requests and queries
Answering phones and dealing with supplier or client enquiries
Being a visible, helpful presence in the office
This is a busy role with changing priorities, so you’ll need to stay calm under pressure, manage your time well, and be comfortable switching between tasks.
What we are looking for
Be eager to learn with a positive attitude
Communicate well, both verbally and in writing
Someone who enjoys a varied working day
Be fluent in English and comfortable using IT and MS Office packages
Be organised and have good attention to detail
Work well in a team and would enjoy a collaborative office environment
Entry Requirements
Have at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths
Have an interest in business operations or office administration (experience is a bonus but not essential)
Must have the right to work in the UK
What We Offer:
Enrolment on the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship with full support from our training partner Babington
Practical experience in legal admin, business operations and professional standards
A friendly, inclusive team based in central Birmingham
Real-world skills and exposure to a professional, client-focused environment, setting you up for your future career
We focus on your attitude and potential, not just your qualifications – this opportunity is designed to support people starting out in their careers
33 days holiday, including public holidays.
Private Healthcare
Discounted gym memberships, access to retailer discounts, team socials and more!
- Department
- Business Services
- Locations
- Harper James Birmingham
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