Business Support Apprentice
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Company: LATIMER HINKS SOLICITORS LIMITED
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Location: DL1 1NL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,976.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000021474
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 04/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.15pm. Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with flexibility to suit the needs of the business, with one hour for lunch. Working 4 days per week plus 1 day per week studying at Darlington College.
Brief Description
We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our busy office team. The Business Support Apprentice will help with a broad range of administrative tasks covering many aspects of the business.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Location: 5-8 Priestgate, Darlington DL1 1NL
- Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Darlington College
Future Prospects
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, a full-time position would be the aim of this appointment.
Vacancy Detail
You will work within the Business Administrative Support team and gain a broad understanding of administrative support, client service, marketing, compliance, and finance.
This is a developmental role designed to provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive overview of administrative operations within a professional legal environment.
Key responsibilities and example tasks:
Administrative support:
- Assist with file management, including post, email and client file administration
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into case management systems
- Organise and manage the archiving of documents
Marketing:
- Assist in updating the company website and social media profiles
- Monitor and report on marketing metrics such as website traffic and engagement rates
Compliance:
- Assist with the maintenance of policies in line with ISO requirements
- Support audits by ensuring documentation is up-to-date and accurate
- Help to monitor adherence to GDPR and other regulatory requirements
- Provide support in identifying and reporting potential compliance risks
Client service:
- Greet clients and visitors professionally, ensuring a positive first impression
- Answer and direct telephone calls appropriately
- Manage client enquiries and escalate them to the appropriate team as necessary
- Support the scheduling of client appointments
Finance:
- When required, provide administrative support for the finance team
- Maintain accurate financial records for internal reporting purposes
- Help with expense tracking and reconciliation
Other Information
Applicants should submit their CV and a covering letter explaining why they are interested in the role and how their skills and attributes align with the position.
Latimer Hinks Solicitors is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
This apprenticeship represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain valuable experience in a respected legal practice.
Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply. Please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance.