Business Administration Apprentice

The purpose of the role is to create insurance solutions which provide people with the confidence toachieve their dreams. The majority of the duties will be office based, but as you grow in confidenceand ability, we’ll let you out to see clients, visit Lloyds of London and our Underwriters.

Previous apprentices have represented the company at the prestigious Insurance Times awards heldat the O2 where we have been a finalist three times.

Duties may include:

Learning about Insurance and how it helps people and businesses Helping clients understand their insurance needs Talking to Insurers, presenting risks, explaining problems and creating solutions Preparing quotes and writing to clients Placing cover and collecting premiums Helping clients with their ongoing enquiries, including when they need to make a claim Negotiating with Underwriters and others Using multiple IT programmes such as Outlook and Word Communicating with clients and colleagues via email, face to face and over the phone Completing tasks and managing priorities Learning about the organisation Maintaining records and files Filing and general office admin The employer will be interviewing throughout the advertisement period

Training:

As part of the apprenticeship you will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard. You will receive a grade Pass or Distinction on completion.

In addition to the apprenticeship standard you will complete Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English, if you don't have GCSEs grades C/4 or above or equivalent. The delivery will take place in the workplace and the final exams at one of East Sussex College's campuses.

The apprenticeship will be delivered fully in the workplace, and you will have assessor meetings every 4-6 weeks and workplace reviews every 10-12 weeks to monitor your progress. There will also be monthly workshops.

Training Outcome:

We want to work with people who want a career in a great profession. We have a track record of offering permanent positions to apprentices who impress us, and our people go on to achieve incredible things.

During your apprenticeship, and in addition to your diploma, we will support you inobtaining the Chartered Insurance Institute qualification - Foundation in Insurance.

If we offer you a permanent job, we will provide training and support in your second year which will enable you to obtain the Certificate in Insurance. We also provide support for employees who wantto progress further and take the Diploma and Advanced Diploma.

Employer Description:
We are a Commercial Insurance Broker, specialising in Professional Indemnity and Building Project Insurance for small and medium sized enterprises. The business was started in the owner's bedroom19 years ago and is now turning over £5.6 million per year. Amazing things happen because of the work that we do. We provide the financial foundations on which people build their dreams. From grand designs to incredible journeys we empower the peace of mind that enables great things to happen. Our core values are to work hard but we also have fun and look after each other as a team. We are always willing to teach others so that we continue to learn.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Skills:
A good listener,A great communicator - written,Organised,Interested in detail,Sociable,Loves helping others,Basic computer skills,Numerate,Can calculate percentages,Enjoy a challenge,Care about other people,Want to study and progress