Apprenticeships form an integral role within our Business Development, and we have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to continue their education whilst earning a competitive salary and valuable experience in a leading law firm.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

Working in our Business Development team in an administrative support role, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support fee earners in a busy law firm. To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider.

We have created this opportunity for individuals who:

have completed school education and would prefer to start their career;
would like to leave College earlier than planned to start their career yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification; or
are looking to embark on a new career but have zero experience in this field.

Our Business Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity of gaining valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. As an equal opportunities employer following that period you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business.

This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based.

During your apprenticeship you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake. These tasks include but are not limited to:

Assisting with the formatting and amendment of client presentations and proposals.
Assisting with the formatting and amendment of internal team presentations and documents.
Coordinating meetings and appointments.
Supporting the team with pulling simple reports from our CRM system (Bridge) and formatting as appropriate.
Updating data records in Bridge as directed by members of the BD team.
Supporting with event-related administrative tasks.
Uploading and tagging staff photographs as well as helping to support photography sessions (e.g. booking rooms, updating the booking forms, etc.)
Providing general administrative support to the BD teams.

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade 4+ (A-C) and above in any subject.
GCSE Maths and English at grades 3+ (D or above).
Must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject.
Strong IT skills across major Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and spoken.
Enthusiasm, prepared to take a hands on approach to managing their workload using their own initiative.
Excellent proven organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and keep calm under pressure.
Team player with a positive attitude, willing to support the rest of the team.

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field.

As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.

When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break.

We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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