Apprentice Sales Insurance Consultant

XYZ INSURANCE SERVICES LTD

Essex (SS8 0QY)

Closes in 19 days (Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 September 2025

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Summary

This is a sales role with full support provided to help you meet monthly targets and continue developing as you progress. You’ll be contacting customers who have already shown interest in our products — no cold calling involved — and building a strong rapport by communicating in a confident, friendly, and professional manner.

• Wage:

  £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Uncapped commission available on all new business—OTE around £24,000 annually

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. 1 -hour unpaid lunch.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 14 October 2025

• Duration:

  1 year

• Positions available:

  4

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

• Consistently offer a thorough and competent service while following company, industry and regulatory guidelines and procedures
• Liaising with new clients over the telephone
• Running through new business quotations
• Chasing of all new business cases every day
• Making and receiving numerous telephone calls
• Actioning the daily diary system to ensure all scheduled callbacks are completed
• Problem solving and critical thinking

Where you'll work

Unit 2 Kings Road
Charfleets Industrial Estate
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0QY

Training

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

Training provider

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

• Full on-the-job and off-the-job training will be delivered supported by our Training Provider
• All training will be carried out within the workplace during working hours
• Full training will be given leading to a recognised Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard Level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade Grade 4-9 or A*-C)
• English Literature (grade Grade 4-9 or A*-C)
• Maths (grade Grade 4-9 or A*-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

About this employer

At XYZ Insurance Services Ltd, we pride ourselves on being “Last in the Alphabet, First in Service!” We are an innovative and independent insurance broker with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Our expertise lies in providing specialist insurance solutions for taxi drivers, courier drivers, learner drivers, fast food delivery drivers—the list goes on. While standard motor insurance is widely available online, arranging cover for professional drivers can often be complex. That’s where XYZ Insurance stands out—we deliver tailored solutions with speed, precision, and exceptional customer service. Beyond our expertise in insurance, we are passionate about investing in people. We actively encourage and create opportunities for apprentices who are leaving school or college, offering them the chance to start their careers in a supportive, professional environment. Every apprentice receives structured training, real-world experience, and the promise of a full-time contract upon completion of their programme. At XYZ Insurance, we may be the last in the alphabet, but we are proud to be first in customer service, satisfaction, and opportunity.

http://www.xyzinsurance.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Range of benefits including 28 days’ annual leave, extra time off when you sell add-ons, milestone gifts to celebrate your work anniversaries, Employee of the Month recognition, and seasonal perks such as advent calendars and Christmas treats

After this apprenticeship

• From your first day, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support to help you succeed. With clear opportunities for progression, there’s plenty of room to develop and build your career with us
• We value the apprentices who grow with us, which is why we always offer a full-time contract at the end of your apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

XYZ INSURANCE SERVICES LTD

Mr Phil Corsan

hr@xyzinsurance.co.uk

01268 916916

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342883.

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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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