Account Executive and Administrator Apprentice ADDINGSTONE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LTD

Addingstone are an award-winning specialist Commercial and Property insurance broker, providing advice and bespoke insurance solutions to businesses throughout the UK. We are looking for an Account Executive and Administrator Apprentice to seek new business and develop and maintain relationships with existing clients.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,920.00

    Salary will be £13,000 upon successful completion of probation. Further review at 12 months. £19,000 salary upon completion of apprenticeship. Life insurance from first day of employment. 20 days paid holiday and 8 statutory days holiday.

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    05 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160855

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

PETA Ltd are supporting the award winning Addingstone Insurance Solutions Ltd to source a positive and friendly Account Executive and Administrator Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to develop core administrative skills including communication, customer service and record keeping. With excellent company benefits and career progression, this is an opportunity not to be missed! 

The Account Executive and Administrator Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties: 

  • Delivery on new business targets
  • Dealing with day-to-day client enquiries
  • Renewal processing for current policies
  • Handling insurance claims
  • Supporting with administrative tasks
  • Tailoring advice to clients

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Addingstone Insurance are one of PETA’s leading employers with a history of successfully recruiting, supporting and retaining apprentices for many years; they have not lost a single apprentice since 2017.  Addingstone currently have 6 members of staff who have either completed or are undertaking apprenticeships provided by PETA. Nominated for the PETA Apprentice Employer of the Year award, Addingstone Insurance understand the importance of providing support to their apprentices, leading to happy employees who look forward to coming to work each day. Their apprentices are given the same opportunities as any other staff member (such as away days and conferences), ultimately demonstrating what the rest of their career with Addingstone would look like. Addingstone’s apprentices are nurtured through their development by staff who understand that an apprenticeship is a crucial and unforgettable stage of their career. 

There is the intention for a full-time role to be offered to the suitable and successful candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.  

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Organisation skills, Ability to prioritise workload, Time management skills, Customer service experience, Resilience, Influencing skills, Negotiation skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalent) Essential
Other Driving Licence (Grade Pass would be beneficial) Desired

Things to consider

Company benefits: Salary will be £13,000 upon successful completion of probation. Further review at 12 months. £19,000 salary upon completion of apprenticeship. Life insurance from first day of employment. Office gym. Private medical insurance after 3 months. 20 days paid holiday and 8 statutory days holiday. Free off-road parking for staff. Walking distance from train station. Progression routes within the company for the right candidate. Further insurance exams and training offered to become Cert CII. Availability for further management or supervisory training courses if this is the desired path. Joining a growing company with proven track record of apprentice success. Friendly and supportive office with a family feel. Office pool table and table tennis table.

About the employer

Our aim, put simply, is to be the best. We truly put our clients at the heart of everything we do, and we cement long term relationships with them by consistently providing a personal & professional service. You will work within a passionate and experienced team who strive every day to provide the best solutions and service to our clients. Addingstone Insurance Solutions Ltd are a professional Commercial and property insurance broker, providing advice and bespoke insurance to both large corporate and smaller sized businesses as well as property owners throughout the UK. Addingstone Insurance have been trading for 12 years and is a young and ambitious company who won Broker of The Year at the Modern Claims Awards 2017. They are thrilled to have won the 'Commercial Lines Broker Claims Team of the Year' at the National Insurance Awards 2022.

Employer

ADDINGSTONE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

Eagle Point

Little Park Farm Road

Segensworth

PO15 5TD

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Training

Training provider

PETA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Sep 2023