Job Description

About the company:

Forsters is a Mayfair-based law firm which delivers exceptional legal results to its clients who are principally from the real estate and private wealth sectors. They believe their engaged and friendly manner, combined with the delivery of concise, clear and commercially led advice helps to build long lasting relationships with their clients.

Forsters, located in one of the most beautiful and thriving parts of London, was founded as a genuine alternative to the City practices that dominate the legal profession. They are proud of their distinctive culture and strong values with a long history of undertaking CSR work and continue to expand their commitments in all CSR areas.

About the role:

This varied role will provide support to the Responsible Business (RB) and Learning and Development (L&D) teams who work closely together on a number of different initiatives, whilst also driving their own programmes of work.

The L&D team is a strategic support team that is focused on enabling partners, fee earners and Business Services employees to be the best that they can be in their chosen roles, through providing skills development programmes and support.

They are also responsible for the recruitment and development of their 'early careers' lawyers, including rotations through departments, training and the qualification process.

RB is key to the firm's values, and through their four pillars of activity (Communities, Collaboration, Culture and Environment), we encourage everyone in the firm to drive and participate in a wide range of programmes to support responsible business practices and environmental sustainability. Their RB team leads their Charity and Community, Diversity and Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability and Pro Bono work.

This exciting new role will contribute to the continued strategic growth and success of both these teams, and will join a growing cohort of apprentices across the Business Services functions.

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible Business (RB)

Practical administrative and planning support for meetings, webinars, volunteering days and other initiatives. This could include sending a diary invite, booking rooms, coordinating sign-ups, and sharing information with attendees and participants, communicating with external organisations to make arrangements, and taking notes at meetings. Support their D&I Support Networks (which cover Faith, Gender Equality, Pride, Race, Social Mobility, Working Parents and Carers, including meetings, initiatives and events. Supporting data collection and data management (e.g. data about engagement in our programmes). Collating budget and expenditure information and processing invoices for payment. Supporting project work, where we are launching new initiatives. This could include doing research, contacting external organisations, writing up information and proposals and setting up the practicalities for new projects. Drafting internal and external RB communications, which could include: awareness raising and event-related information about their RB areas; social media posts and articles; intranet and website content; or RB newsletters and reports. Take a lead on the delivery of some joint RB and L&D initiatives (e.g. a community initiative or activity marking a D&I Support Network notable date, like Black History Month). Supporting ad hoc requests and acting as the first point of contact for enquiries.

Learning and Development (L&D)

Administrative and planning support for meetings, courses and events. This includes sending diary invites, booking rooms, creating name badges and communicating with Reception, Hospitality and Maintenance. Supporting early careers events such as open days, online sessions, assessment days, vacation schemes and keep in touch events. Tracking course registrations, including signups, cancellations and interest. Monitoring course attendance. Issuing follow-up documents such as circulating slides, supporting materials and feedback forms. Collating feedback and chasing for responses. Tracking trainee review dates and forms and chasing supervisors when needed. Collating and tracking invoices, seeking relevant approval and finalising with Finance. Tracking trainee and solicitor apprentice buddy, mentor and supervisor expenses. Monitoring and updating the Intranet pages and early careers website pages. This includes updating documents, updating trainee and apprentice information (seats, supervisors, etc) and key dates and deadlines. Supporting ad hoc requests and acting as the first point of contact for enquiries.

Entry Requirements:

You'll need to attend an online interview with our Talent Team and pass initial assessments in maths and English once you have completed your registration. You will need to be within a commutable distance to the office location listed.

Skills

Interested in workplace culture, including professional development and diversity and inclusion. Interest in helping to drive a positive impact on people, communities and the environment - and a desire to work within a business to deliver this. Pragmatic, organised and flexible with the ability to prioritise workload and work across teams. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Motivated and proactive with a 'can-do' approach. Eager to learn quickly, get involved in lots of different tasks and problem solve. Good IT skills (including Word and Excel, which can be built on here) Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to balance workload to prioritise competing demands Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Attention to detail

Additional Benefits include:

Access to LDN's Apprentice Community LDN Personal Development Opportunities LDN Social Events LDN Apprentice of the Month Prizes Excellent Career Progression Access to UniDays Private Medical Insurance Cycle-to-work scheme Regular company socials
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London W1J 5LS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FOR002
Expected start date: 30/09/2025