Business Administrator Apprentice (PIB)

Summary

In this role, you’ll help our team keep an eye on agreements called “Delegated authority arrangements” provided by insurance companies and support the rest of the team at Q Underwriting Services Ltd with general admin tasks. This is a great chance to learn new skills and start your career in a friendly team.

Wage

£22,932 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 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

Help the Delegated Authority Manager with tasks for the Underwriting & Distribution team, like supporting new and existing agreements with insurance companies and making sure the right steps are followed
Keep our records up to date by checking and updating the list of agreements every few months and keeping an eye on when they need to be renewed
Help look after and improve our new system for managing contracts
Help keep track of checks done by insurers and make sure any actions needed are followed up
Make sure meeting notes and monthly reports are sent out on time
Help put together regular reports for insurers, including collecting and tidying up data before it’s sent
Learn about different types of insurance and how our company is set up
Build useful skills like talking to people, staying organised, keeping records, solving problems, working in a team, managing your time, and doing general office tasks
Learn how insurance companies give us permission to do certain things on their behalf
Understand the rules and laws that apply to the types of customers and businesses we work with

Where you'll work

2 The Embankment
Sovereign Street
Leeds
LS1 4BA

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Effective personal planning
Accuracy
Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal skills
An appetite to learn
An inquisitive nature
Willingness to ask questions

About this company

Where Ambition Meets Opportunity! PIB Group is a dynamic and fast-growing insurance company. Our Apprenticeship scheme offering ambitious individuals the chance to kick start careers. We’re all about big ideas, bold moves, and building something amazing together. As part of PIB Group, you’ll join a supportive and innovative environment where learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. Our Early in Careers Apprentice scheme is designed to provide hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and mentorship from experienced professionals in your chosen area. You’ll gain valuable insights into the insurance industry and the different supporting departments such as Data, ESG, Finance, HR/People…… the list goes on! As a PIB Apprentice you will develop essential skills, and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Here at PIB, your ideas matter, your expertise is celebrated, and you’ll have the freedom to push boundaries and make a real impact. Since our journey began in 2015. We’re creating a home for Europe’s top insurance innovators, where ambition, innovation, and teamwork come together to shape the future of the industry, why not become part of our future and apply for one of our exciting Apprenticeships!

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a full-time role on completion

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