Careers With Us

Brief overview of the role

The first point of contact for clients dealing with enquiries in person or by telephone. Also general office duties including archiving, document creation, diary management.

Apprenticeship summary
• Working week
o 35 Hours, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
o Total hours per week: 35.00

• Expected apprenticeship duration of
12 months

• Possible start date- ASAP

• Apprenticeship level
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

• Reference number
VAC001423327

• Positions- 1 available

Vacancy description

Duties will include:

• Operate switchboard politely and confidently with the ability to ascertain key information necessary for fee-earners including taking notes and/or messages and assist independently, where possible

• Greet people to the office and provide refreshments or assistance

• Manage general office/reception administration inclusive of storing and archiving of documents and updating/data entry into our storage computer system

• Keep reception and client facing areas (meeting rooms etc.) clean, tidy and presentable

• Oversee management of meeting room bookings and diary management and organizing of meetings providing details of initial client requirements i.e. what to bring/information to have at an initial meeting

• Carry out any other administrative and clerical duties as/when required inclusive of document creation

• Photocopying/scanning and postal duties inclusive of replenishing supplies
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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills
• Very organised.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Extremely good computer skills, with a good level of English, spelling and grammar.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative but also to know when to refer an issue to someone else.

Personal qualities
• Eager to learn.
• Personable.
• Friendly.
• Trustworthy and honest.
• Helpful.
• Proactive.

Desired qualifications
• GCSE Grade A*-C English.
• GCSE Grade A*-C Maths.
• (Or equivalents).

Future prospects
• Advanced apprenticeship.
• The qualifications and experience gained on this Apprenticeship will allow you to apply for further roles within this sector.
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Questions for candidates;

First question
The training for the apprenticeship includes undertaking qualifications while working full-time, and may at times be demanding. How would you organise yourself to balance your study and job, and ensure you complete your work on time?

Second question
Is there anything we haven’t asked you that you would like to tell us about yourself to support your application?
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CRANE AND WALTON LLP

Address
113-117
London Road
Leicester
LE2 0RG
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Training provider
Training to be provided
• Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration
• Level 2 Technical Certificate
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Apprenticeship framework
Business and Administration

Training provider and applications to;
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE via online portal
OR
enquires@craneandwalton.com