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Business Administration Apprentice Meridian Mortgages Limited

The purpose of the role is to provide an effective and efficient administrative service and support to the business. The successful candidate will be expected to provide the highest level of customer service and business support to our office team as well as our clients. Also, the opportunity to work with other departments to expand your knowledge.

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Closing date: 26 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 17:30

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086475

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties to include:

  • Greeting visitors - announcing their arrival and providing hospitality
  • Answering incoming calls - screening calls, taking messages and dealing with queries from clients
  • Recording and maintaining detailed and accurate records
  • Post & deliveries - receiving, recording and distributing internal mail and deliveries.
  • Recording and processing outgoing mail
  • Supporting other areas of the business - provide support with tasks and projects as and when needed
  • Ad-hoc administrative tasks such as photocopying, collating, scanning, shredding, archiving, composing letters and emails, distributing documents and research
  • Supporting the mortgage administration team with day-to-day tasks

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • L3 Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA):

  • Knowledge test
  • Portfolio based interview
  • Project presentation

Delivery Method

  • 14 sessions delivered at Loughborough (Thurs AM)
  • Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After completion of apprenticeship to be a fully-fledged member of our team. This could also lead to being a Mortgage Adviser.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to accordance to this Apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

About the employer

As specialist New Build Mortgage Advisers, we can find the most suitable mortgage for you. Meridian has been helping our customers buy their dream homes for over 25 years. Our extensive knowledge and experience, along with our access to a comprehensive range of mortgage products across the UK. including access to exclusive deals, enables us to find the most suitable mortgage for you and your circumstances. We want to help you buy your new home and make the process as simple as possible.

Employer

Meridian Mortgages Limited

Address

68 Pullman Road

Wigston

Leicester

LE18 2DB

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Training

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Contact

Hayley Cousins

Apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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