Business Administrator Review

by Irwin Mitchell

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work mainly out of an inbox within the team I work for completing admin tasks for fee earners such as reports, bills, payments. My role is based around assisting others with admin tasks.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed my IT skills significantly and learnt how to navigate my way round systems used by my firm. I am constantly learning on the job and developing my skills set everyday within tasks and training I complete.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Extremely organised - I am able to arrange a day per week to complete my apprenticeship study so that I ensure I have the time, I am always updated with what I need to complete especially with my structure with Damar Learning

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have daily, weekly and monthly meetings with all my support networks including my team, my line manager, my apprentice coach and my apprentice manager. I am very satisfied with the support I receive constantly and comfortable enough to go to everyone of the above.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

We have visits every 6 weeks at the end of each module and I am given feedback on what I have completed and always given good feedback to reflect on and better my work.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Provides me with tips to become better in my role and progress in my weaknesses. Helps me develop my skills set such as IT skills.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Social activities in the office during lunch breaks and out of office hours e.g. pancake making, Thursday club in the F1 arcade, webinars, networking sessions

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A supportive place to work as well as increased career opportunities in a comparison of going to university/college to gain qualifications. A place of work that cares about you and has your best interests at heart. Great pay rates and extreme flexible working to help suit everyone's lifestyle.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?

Do your research and convey your passionate about the role you are applying and why you would be suited to Irwin Mitchell. There are a range of characteristics in IM so confidently be yourself.