Governance Analyst Apprentice

ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES LIMITED

London (EC3M 3BD)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 May 2025


Summary

Working as part of a small team which acts as a point of contact for suppliers and business teams that govern and oversee the performance of our major third-party service providers and Supplier Management activity.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This role supports activities that ensure compliance with regulation and contract terms and conditions, in the following areas:

  • Resource changes and associated billing and invoicing
  • Reconciliation of ledger accounts
  • Budget preparation and forecasting
  • Maintenance of the contracts database
  • Support the supplier due diligence process

Where you'll work

30 Fenchurch Street
London
EC3M 3BD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

You will work towards your:

  • Insurance Operations Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will be via Davies, virtually. 6 hours per week off the job training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

A Level in:

Three Separate Subjects (grade C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

We will require pre-employment screening including criminal record and credit checks.

About this company

Aspen Insurance is a leading specialty insurer and reinsurer. Our three business units – Insurance, Reinsurance and Capital Partners – make us a leader in our fields, giving our customers support and confidence, and each has a unique set of capabilities to create advantage for our partners.

https://www.aspen.co/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • You will be offered a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Rhys Cade

rhys.cade@davies-group.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318726.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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