Rutvi joined Historic Royal Palaces in September 2024 as part of the legal and procurement team, one of the latest cohort of apprentices.
Her solicitor apprenticeship is being delivered in partnership with BPP Professional, allowing Rutvi to combine the academic knowledge from her taught sessions with the invaluable practical learning gained in her day-to-day role.
Rutvi has quickly become a valued member of the team and a “breath of fresh air” at Historic Royal Palaces. She plays an active role in the apprentice community, regularly contributing to working groups shaping the future of HRP. Her enthusiasm and inclusivity have helped fellow apprentices feel welcomed and supported. She was even featured in HRP’s Members’ festive thank you video.
“As a paralegal apprentice, I’ve worked on a wide range of contracts,” says Rutvi. “From drafting studentship agreements for PhD and Master’s students to amending the Performer Agreement for Le Gateau Chocolat, who will be performing this December in the Orangery.
“I’m also involved in contracts for Breast Cancer Now’s 10k run at Hampton Court, next year’s Tower Commemoration Project and the Kensington Palace Decarbonisation Project with the Royal Household, among many others.
“It’s been exciting to collaborate with different departments including licensing, public engagement, conservation, and sustainability, and learn how contracts support their work in unique ways. Alongside these projects, I manage and update the contracts database, collect signatures, and assist with policy reviews; currently focusing on the HRP Supplier Code of Conduct and the Modern Slavery Act Statement.”
