Digital Support Apprentice
Burness Paull · Scotland · EH3 9WJ
About the role
Job Title: Reception and Business Support Apprentice 🌟
Are you ready to kickstart your career with a leading commercial law firm? Burness Paull is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Reception and Business Support Apprentices! We're a top-tier, independent firm dedicated to excellence and working with the best people to deliver outstanding service. If you're a team player with a can-do attitude, this is your chance to gain valuable experience and earn a recognised qualification. 🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Be the first impression for visitors, offering a professional and friendly welcome 👋. You'll let our team know guests have arrived via Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or other comms channels.
- Manage all reception emails and enquiries, ensuring nothing gets missed and everything is actioned promptly and professionally 📧.
- Become a whiz with our Kura Engage system, handling room bookings, catering requests, visitor needs, and meeting room schedules 📅.
- Collaborate with internal teams like Facilities, IT, and Catering, plus external suppliers, using tools like Microsoft Teams to ensure smooth operations for meetings and events 🤝.
- Use Emburse for all things purchasing, from stock orders and invoices to expense claims and supplier payments 💸.
- Book business travel and accommodation using the Reid & McKay system, making sure everything aligns with our policies and assisting with changes or claims ✈️.
- Support meetings, events, and corporate functions by coordinating suppliers, room setups, catering, and hospitality 🥂.
- Keep our workplace facilities, including kitchens and breakout areas, top-notch by monitoring stock, cleanliness, health & safety, and data protection standards ✅.
What we're looking for:
- Awesome communication skills 🗣️.
- A proactive, "can-do" attitude that's infectious! 💪
- The ability to work independently and as part of a brilliant team 🧑🤝🧑.
- A genuine eagerness to learn and grow your skills 🌱.
Your Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 6pm 🕰️
- Friday: 12pm - 5:30pm 🕰️
Perks of the job:
- 35 days holiday per year 🏝️
- Life cover 🛡️
- Health cash plan ⚕️
- Cycle to work scheme 🚴
- Car parking discount 🅿️
- Pension scheme 💰
Future Prospects:
Get ready for amazing career prospects! 90% of our QA apprentices secure permanent jobs after completing their program – that's 20% higher than the national average! ✨
Important Info:
This is a vocational apprenticeship designed to perfectly complement your role here. You'll have a dedicated QA Skills Coach and a work mentor guiding you every step of the way. They'll help you settle in, develop all the skills you need, and ensure you smash your assessments. You’ll get one-to-one support tailored to your growth. We'll help you identify your potential, plan your development, close skill gaps with immersive training, and make sure everything you learn is super relevant. You’ll also get a clear understanding of the nationally recognised SCQF Level 6 qualification you’ll achieve.
Ready to launch your career and gain a work-based qualification at the same time? APPLY NOW! 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for all visitors and manage reception communications.
- Manage room reservations, catering requests, and meeting room schedules.
- Coordinate meetings, events, and workplace services with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Process stock purchases, purchase orders, invoice administration, and expense management.
- Monitor workplace facilities, ensuring stock levels, cleanliness, and health & safety standards.