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Apprenticeship

Business Administrator

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Employer description

We’re Harper James, a fast-growing, full-service commercial law firm with a unique subscription-based model designed for ambitious SMEs. Backed by private equity and home to over 150 people, we’re expanding our business operations team in Birmingham and are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Operations Apprentice to join us for a 15-month apprenticeship.

Established in 2014 by Toby Harper, our founder and CEO, Harper James is a new breed of commercial law firm. Our purpose is as clear now as it was in 2014 – we want to enable growth-oriented businesses to succeed. We do this by delivering top-quality and accessible legal services and acting as partners in our clients’ journeys while operating according to our unique values. We work nationally with start-ups through to unicorns and long-running established businesses that may now be looking to scale or looking to exit.

Main description

Harper James are looking for a new Apprentice within their Operations team! You will be studying toward your Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.

You will provide vital administrative support to our business operations and legal teams, particularly focusing on legal document formatting, and helping solicitors with day-to-day admin tasks

Core Responsibilities:

You’ll provide essential administrative support across the firm, helping our business operations and legal teams.

Your work will include:

  • Format legal documents and assist solicitors with document preparation
  • Organise and book meeting rooms, including setup and coordination of refreshments, AV, materials and external lunches
  • Support with the execution of team events firmwide
  • Handling incoming and outgoing post and courier services
  • Greeting visitors and suppliers, supporting front-of-house duties
  • Respond to phone calls, supplier enquiries, and internal requests
  • Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and archiving documents
  • Undertake training on any other relevant systems relevant to the role
  • Play an important part in providing general admin support to keep the business running smoothly

 

Entry requirements

  • x5 GCSEs (grade Pass)
    Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail

Training to be provided

On completion of this 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3 Qualification

Things to consider

The closing date is guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

Future prospects

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
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Job details

  • Ref VAC1000342878
  • Sector: Public Sector
  • Programme: Business Administrator Level 3
  • Location: B2 5PP
  • Salary: £14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
  • Closing Date: 22/10/2025
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