Business Administrator (Level 3) Apprentice

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship at Langham Hall supporting alternative investment fund management through administrative, regulatory, and compliance-related tasks with structured on-the-job training.

Langham Hall is one of the fastest growing businesses in the alternatives fund administration sector. It is also one of the last remaining owner managed businesses, providing premium quality accounting, administration and investor reporting services to private equity and fund clients. 

Langham Hall has a dynamic management and leadership team, all of whom are involved in client work which ensures a rigorous focus on quality of client work and support for the teams. We administer more than $230 billion across 750+ funds and provide depositary oversight on a further $200 billion across 300 AIFs.

With around 900 professionals in ten offices across Europe, the US and Asia, we combine expertise, integrity and technology to deliver insight and lasting impact whilst developing the next generation of industry professionals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join and work within the Alternative Investment Fund Management team, supporting in providing regulatory hosting services in the alternative investment strategy space (including debt, infrastructure, private equity, and real estate).

Please note we are expecting the apprentice to assist initially with administrative tasks but depending on aptitude and interest, subject to the sole discretion of the employer, the role may evolve to more compliance-based role.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop essential professional skills, including providing effective support, working collaboratively within a team, and delivering excellent communication. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, a proactive approach, and a genuine drive to support others. If you are eager to grow in a dynamic corporate environment and contribute to shared success, we would love to hear from you.

Apprentice responsibilities will include assisting with administrative tasks, including using the CRM, updating databases, assisting Head of Regulatory Services and team with excel, powerpoint presentations, bookings, manging expenses etc... Tasks will also include assisting analysts with client oversight, within the firm’s alternative investment fund clients. 

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, a team focused attitude, and a willingness to learn. 

In accordance with the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (ASCLA), the candidate will be expected to complete the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard training qualification. 

You’ll become an outstanding written and verbal communicator, able to take the initiative and be confident in managing business priorities. Throughout the programme you’ll also develop innovative strategies to support business operations and coordinate between departments, from planning and organising to record-keeping and quality control. 

The candidate will also seek to proactively create opportunities within the wider business to gain exposure to tasks, knowledge and skills associated with their studies. Subject to the sole discretion of the employer, other further study pathways related to the tasks may be considered.  

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative tasks, photocopying, arranging meetings, facilitating communications between the team and arranging group activities.

• Data entry into Customer Relationship Management, diary management, and managing expense claims.

• Assisting with presentations, excel,

• Assisting analysts or team with providing services for regulatory hosting clients. 

• Checking Anti-Money Laundry.

• Assist in checking Companies House; Google checks on Appointed Representatives/funds/potential clients.

• Delivering work to the expected standard and timeframes; and

• Forwarding invoices to clients and chasing for payment, escalating where necessary.

Opportunity for training in further compliance functions, (at discretion of employer subject to aptitude and employee interest also) such as:

• Assist in the client take on process and client risk assessments. 

• Assist in collation of Team Minutes, Partner Reporting, and preparation of AIFM reports. 

In addition to the duties listed above, the candidate may be requested to perform other ad hoc work from time to time. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs with Grades 9-4 (A* to C), including English and Maths.

• No formal experience is required as on the job training will be given alongside the help and support of the other team members.

• Ability to think laterally about the practical application of skills learned as part of the apprenticeship, and within the Alternative Investment Fund Management business.

• Ability to be well-organised, and to meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and an inquisitive mind-set.

• Ability to work in a small company environment with focused and hardworking individuals.

• Ability to plan effectively, with strong deadline orientation.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About Langham Hall

Langham Hall provides premium quality accounting, fund administration and investor reporting services to Real Estate and Private Equity Fund clients.

Langham Hall invests in people and in developing them professionally.  We are extremely proud of our leadership-focused culture which fosters a dedicated, approachable and collaborative way of working.  We offer the opportunity to progress your career and study professional qualifications; through intensive training and where applicable, full exam tuition and study support.

Langham Hall is a fast-growing company and as such staff experience a variety of responsibilities and inclusion in exciting initiatives beyond their day-to-day role.  Employees are supported and encouraged to deliver a first-class service and opportunities are identified at an early stage for employees to engage with our clients which enables them feel involved and challenged in their work.
 
We are proud of our positive working culture which is reinforced through our employees and our extremely low staff turnover and we seek out people that believe in our values.