Marketing & Business Development Administrator Apprentice

If you're eager to build a fulfilling career in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, our Apprenticeship Scheme could be the perfect opportunity. Designed for those interested in administration, this 18-month program offers the chance to work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification while gaining hands-on experience in office administration. You'll learn the fundamentals of the role, earning as you learn and working alongside experienced professionals. 
 
Based in our Marketing department, you’ll support key areas like business development, marketing, and events, while benefiting from exceptional training and support. With one day a week dedicated to study, fully funded by the firm, this role offers a fantastic first step into an office-based career. 
 
Main duties will include: 
 
Planning & Organising

Working with the activity lead, take responsibility for completing administrative/data processing tasks, manage priorities and organise own workload to successfully meet deadlines.   Working in a positive and approachable manner, manage the expectations of colleagues at all levels whilst undertaking duties. Organise meetings and effectively manage diaries for the team and wider stakeholders.  Take minutes during meetings where appropriate and progress the necessary outcomes of these meetings. Assist with the set up and pack-down of events, both internally and off-site, working closely with the senior events executive. Manage and update the networking activities calendar requesting details from colleagues as necessary.  Participate in regular team meetings and department training sessions.  Support the department with updating their schedules and department planners. 

Processes Understand the processes relating to invoicing, processing client data and the full event cycle. Take a clear interest in seeing that projects are successfully completed and internal requests from colleagues are handled appropriately.
Record & Document Production Produce accurate records using the most appropriate IT package. Update and review databases, record information and produce limited data analysis where required.  Assist with presentations and proposal documents linked to the department requirements and in accordance with the firm’s brand guidelines.  Maintain records in accordance with the team’s needs and in compliance of firm’s procedures.  Maintain stock levels of literature and promotional items. 

Training:
Business Administrator L3 Standard A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training Functional skills in Maths and English*if applicable 



Training Outcome:
Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and further enhanced industry based training. An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work. 

Employer Description:
Wilkin Chapman started life in 1900 when two sole practitioners, James Whiteley Wilkin and Ernest Benjamin Chapman established a partnership on Victoria Street in Grimsby. The work of a provincial solicitors’ office at the start of the 20th century was very different from that now undertaken. Family law was virtually non-existent, divorce a rarity and the custody of children seldom an issue of official dispute. Commercial matters commonly involved little more than straightforward contracts and businesses - a far cry from the complex ownership structures of today - were generally family affairs, passing from father to son as a matter of course. Messrs Wilkin and Chapman concentrated on conveyancing, probate and trusts, with services to local businesses and a small amount of litigation thrown in for good measure. As the client base grew, so too did our expertise. During the 1960s, the firm’s commercial department began a period of significant growth in response to the needs of one large client, the Ross Group. This process continued unabated as economic activity mushroomed in the region - particularly on the Humber Bank - and the improvement in transport and other communication facilities have enabled us to extend our client base to include businesses throughout the UK. This level of expertise was considered unusual in a provincial practice but formed the basis for our future growth and success. The last twenty years has seen further mergers with numerous firms across Lincolnshire, East and South Yorkshire as we have continued to strengthen our presence in our heartland and build Wilkin Chapman into the firm that is recognised today.

Working Hours :
9am-5pm (1hr unpaid lunch) Days TBC.

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