Office Administrator Apprentice

We are looking for someone we can train in an office environment who has an interest in working in an administrative role and is looking for that first step into a professional environment.

What you will do

The role will include:

• Assisting (and sometimes covering reception) i.e. meeting and greeting clients
• Answering the telephone and putting calls through to the relevant person
• Opening new files on our case management system, retrieving documents for clients, photocopying, scanning etc.

Training

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

There may be the opportunity to retain the role following the completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

We are looking for someone in the Wigan & Leigh area who can commute to the workplace as this is a fully on-site role.

About the employer

We are a law firm based in Wigan and have been around since 1971 making us one of the oldest law firms in Wigan. We currently have 26 staff and continue to grow. We are based in the Wigan Investment Centre which is easy to commute to by bus or train. It also has a free car park for those who drive.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour break for lunch taken between 12.00pm - 2.00pm.
• Start date: 20 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 to £23,132.20 a year