People Solutions Apprentice Lockton Companies LLP

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career with our ‘earn as you learn’ apprenticeship programme; to join the Lockton People Solutions division. The successful candidate will be part of a busy team, supporting in the provision of solutions that help our clients to balance attracting and retaining talent and manage costs.

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

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Closing date: 13 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £24,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000184381

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful candidate will be part of a busy team, supporting in the provision of solutions that help our clients  to balance attracting and retaining talent, manage costs and promote employee wellbeing. Lockton People Solutions product expertise includes Pensions consulting, Private Medical Insurance design and placement, Life and Disability broking, Wellbeing and Occupational Health Support. Within your role as Apprentice, you will gain exposure to both the client service and broking based work carried out by this division.

What’s in it for you…?

  • You will be employed as a permanent Lockton employee from day one and immediately start learning about our business, gaining technical knowledge and guidance from knowledgeable mentors on your path to success
  • You will be fully supported throughout the programme, by Lockton Associates and expert tutors. You will have access to a Coach who is on hand to guide you through each stage of your learning journey, providing you with clear aims and objectives
  • You will attend workshops to develop particular skills related to this programme. These also provide a great opportunity to build relationships with your dynamic community of likeminded talent in the form of other learners, tutors, coaches and mentors. You will also have access to a Virtual Learning Environment with resources and step-by-step support to ensure your success

Your key responsibilities will be:

*The following elements will be in a support capacity to more experienced associates*

  • Supporting the service delivery of client accounts across the People Solutions practice
  • Assisting Consultants in preparation of client deliverables and materials, including but not limited to periodic status reports and financial and technical summaries
  • Assisting Consultants in tracking project progress and timelines, maintaining client files, populating and maintaining activity/issues trackers
  • Supporting team members in addressing and resolving client issues involving claims, administration, compliance, etc.
  • Supporting the Senior Brokers with the team’s market review activity
  • Conduct and support end-to-end market reviews for all healthcare and protection based employee benefits, with a key focus on private healthcare, group life assurance and group income protection
  • Liaison and terms negotiation with the provider market
  • Drafting client facing market review reports and review collateral
  • Contribute to the development of processes and procedures to ensure experience is improved at every opportunity

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

You will work towards your:

  • Financial Services Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required).

This will be done virtually through Davies 6 hours per week off the job.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship you are guaranteed to be offered a permanent position within the company

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's including Maths and English or equivalent (Grade C/4 and above) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 A Levels or equivalent (Grade Pass) Essential

About the employer

Lockton is a leading, global insurance broker with a focus on exceptional client service and expertise across insurance, employee benefits consulting and risk management. The entrepreneurial culture of the business is reflected in empowering associates to act quickly, learn fast and provide the right solutions for their clients. We attract the best professionals to come and work with us who are excited by our unique culture that values respect, ethical, moral and caring approach, in fact our people are our greatest asset.

Employer

Lockton Companies LLP

Address

The St Botolph Building

138 Houndsditch

London

EC3A 7AG

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Training

Training provider

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact

John Paton

dls.recruitment@davies-group.com

Apprenticeship standard

Financial services administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 13 Oct 2023