As our new apprentice, you will work within our modern offices, based in Burgh Le Marsh, on the outskirts of Skegness. Full training will be given, with duties to include:
Providing administrative support to our HR team
Data entry and storing information correctly
Printing, scanning, filing and archiving data
Writing letters
Taking minutes during meetings
Writing and revising contracts
Updating employee records
Providing general administrative support to other business teams, including sales administration and assisting our finance team
Raising purchase orders and processing invoices
Dealing with client queries
Assisting with payroll and processing time sheets
Producing documents and reports
Greeting visitors and providing a reception service
All other associated duties as required
Training:The Business Administrator Apprenticeship will take you 18 months to complete. You will attend college at least twice a month throughout the year, where you will receive one-to-one support from your assessor and functional skills tutors.Training Outcome:The LJ Fairburn & Son Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role and possible internal progression. As part of this role, the successful candidate will provide administrative support to the HR team. There could be potential to follow a progression route of HR training after completion of the apprenticeship. Employer Description:From humble beginnings in 1951 to becoming one of the UK’s leading egg producers, Fairburn’s Eggs is built on family values, dedication, and a passion for excellence. For three generations, we’ve nurtured our hens, innovated our processes, and grown our business—all while staying true to our roots.
On Valentine’s Day 1951, our founder, Leslie James Fairburn (Jim), bought 150 chickens for £150, marking the start of a small family poultry business. Little did he know, this modest investment would lay the foundation for what is now one of the largest independent egg producers and packers in the UK.
Fast forward to today, and the Fairburn family’s commitment to excellence continues. Now in its third generation, our farm and partners produce and pack over 14 million eggs per week, supplying major retailers and businesses across the country.
From the introduction of our own milling operation to the launch of our exclusive British Blue® eggs, every step of our journey has been driven by innovation, quality, and family values.
Fairburn’s Eggs remains a 100% family-run business, now led by Daniel Fairburn, alongside his sisters Caroline and Sarah. Together, they carry forward the vision set by their grandfather, ensuring the next generation of Fairburns continues to drive the business forward.
With over 250 dedicated employees, a fully integrated production process, and a firm commitment to sustainability, we’re not just producing eggs—we’re shaping the future of British farming.Working Hours :37.5 hours per week 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch break).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Confident communicator,High degree of accuracy,Ability to work to deadlines....Read more...
You will be responsible for the following;
To actively promote Equality & Diversity within the nursery. Ensuring that the service responds to and respects differences amongst users, visitors, workers and other professionals who may have contact with the nursery
To have an awareness of the diversity within the community and to assist the nursery in reflecting this
To work in partnership with parents/carers
To work with the owner/director and the staff team to ensure a well-balanced and high standard of Early Years Education is provided for the children following the Early Years Curriculum for the Foundation Stage
To ensure the provision of a high standard of care and play activities for children, which recognises both individual and group requirements, in a safe, secure and stimulating environment
To manage the work in the nursery, the supervision and development of staff, volunteers and students and the fostering of good relationships within the team
To participate in the recruitment of staff, including sitting on an interviewing panel (as appropriate)
To carry out administrative tasks and work collaboratively with the Nursery Administrator to ensure that all parents’ contracts are signed, and all documents are accurately filed. Being able to use ICT/Babysdays software as dictated by this role
To liaise with other professionals, attend relevant meetings and involve them in the work of the nursery as required
To manage aspects of the nursery’s budgets for the purchase of equipment, toys, food and other services, as delegated by the Director, consistent with the financial policies and procedures of the organisation
To assist the owner/director with the assessment of training and development needs of the staff team, through annual appraisals, and ensure that these are met through regular plannedand individual supervision, ensure that accurate recordings are kept, paying particular attention to matters of a confidential nature, and training opportunities are made available
To have a working knowledge of the legislation surrounding Safeguarding Children and be able to work within the nursery's Safeguarding Policy
To ensure the implementation of the organisation’s policies and procedures, including the health and safety procedures, with particular regard to the standard of hygiene throughout the nursery and Risk Assessments within the nursery, e.g. ensuring all toys and equipment are clean and safe, for the purposes for which they are intended
To assist the director/owner in carrying out personnel procedures, e.g. sickness and other procedures, in accordance with the organisation’s policy
Training:
Apprentices will work towards the Early Years Lead Pratictioner Level 5 qualification
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
Once you have qualified as an apprentice, you will be able to further your career in-house by way of promotion to Room Leader OR Nursery Manager
Employer Description:An EXPERT recruitment consultancy which specialises in helping individuals "Maximise their own potential skills" within education, training and the workforce. Maximise Potential skills has extensive 5 star reviews on GOOGLE and is a highly reputable organisation.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, shifts may also be rotated.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Your main focus will be to deliver an efficient, high level of administrative support to a group of lawyers. The Private Client Advisory team advise private individuals in various matters including estate planning, trusts, powers of attorney, will-writing, probate, wealth protection and succession planning.
Whilst your local office will be Gatwick, you will be supporting case handlers nationally in all locations. This role is designed to teach valuable administration skills and give you experience of working in a busy office.
Your main responsibilities within the department will include the following:
Ensuring our client files are in impeccable order, take responsibility for post coming into the business and methodically process important original documents in line with our policies and procedures
Support the delivery of high levels of client communication
Providing support wherever possible across the team and clients by dealing with queries and enquiries and ensuring Partners and fee earners are able to respond to queries from clients and other parties. This requires excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills
The role must ensure that the fee earners are able to focus their time on activity which increases revenue by coordinating all other activities and taking responsibility for delivering consistency across the Group
Support fee earner email management, ensuring emails are filed in the relevant electronic system in accordance with procedures, processes and policies
Manage fee earner diaries via the electronic calendar system, arranging meetings and ensuring accurate information is included in invites to internal and external attendees
Arrange conference calls and in-person meetings, follow procedures to book meeting rooms and video conferences when required and cancel those as soon as possible if arrangements change
Ensuring that room bookings are made with sufficient information to enable Reception to have full details; use the appropriate room booking form to do this
Book travel arrangements and accommodation in accordance with our Policy
Prepare agenda for meetings, collate papers for meetings ahead of the meeting in a timely manner, take minutes of meetings and produce those minutes as soon as possible after the meeting
Coordinate an efficient and accurate billing process and support fee earners with providing the right level of information to clients to ensure swift payment of invoices. Liaise with our Finance Team in the delivery of this
Undertake regular reviews of matter lists with fee earners to ensure high levels of financial hygiene
Support our Group Sales & Marketing Team in the hosting of events in the relevant location or events in connection with Business Legal Services and/or Private Wealth
Undertake file opening procedures ensuring all aspects of the process are completed including all compliance checks, creation of letters of engagement and, where relevant, completion of the pricing and resourcing model
Work collaboratively with your Personal Assistant colleagues within your location and across the Group to provide a seamless and efficient, top-quality service to the business
Maintain email distribution lists; ensuring they are kept up to date
Ensuring relevant pages of the intranet for your location, team, departments and kept up to date
Training:Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship standard.Training Outcome:Whilst this is initially a 2-year fixed term contract, Irwin Mitchell looks to retain our apprentices after completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Irwin Mitchell are a national law firm with a local reach, for life’s important moments – the ones you plan for and the ones you don’t expect. Their legal experts combine technical excellence with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to always put their clients first. Life at Irwin Mitchell. You’ll feel part of a welcoming, inclusive environment where your individuality matters. Irwin Mitchell celebrate what makes you unique and support you to thrive. Together, they achieve incredible things and make a real difference to their clients and communities.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
