Mortgage Administrator Apprentice

FERRO FINANCIAL LTD

Sheffield, S2 4SW

Closes in 5 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 January 2025


Summary

Ferro Financial offers an introduction to financial services through a mortgage administration role, working alongside two established mortgage brokers. You will have the opportunity to learn about the industry and develop professional skills, alongside gaining your Apprenticeship qualification.

Training course
Financial services administrator (level 3)
Hours
4 days of applicants choice. 9am-5pm.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• Mortgage compliance administration – keying mortgage application data and producing documents detailing advice given from mortgage brokers
• Mortgage application processing – speaking to mortgage lenders, requesting updates and checking timescales
• Case progression – speaking to solicitors, ascertaining when cases are expected to complete and whether all documentation has been received
• General office work – taking calls, booking appointments, file management

Where you’ll work

Blades Business Centre, John Street

Highfield

Sheffield

S2 4SW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SIMPLY ACADEMY LTD

Your training course

Financial services administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Quality service delivery: Consistently develops and delivers excellent service to customers, colleagues & advisers, supporting the products / services provided and adhering to ‘Treating Customers Fairly’ principles at all times
  • Customer communication & relationships: Develops effective relationships with customers & key contacts, handling & resolving issues through effective verbal/written/IT skills.
  • Team working & collaboration: Understands role within team & impact on others. Consistently endeavours to support colleagues & collaborate to achieve results
  • Planning & prioritising: Consistently adheres to systems & processes using proficient IT skills, including risk, regulatory and governance requirements

Your training plan

The Financial Services Administrator apprenticeship is ideal for learners beginning an entry level role in the financial sector.

As an entry level role, this apprenticeship provides the foundation knowledge, skills and experience for progression along a number of career paths. 

Key Learning Outcomes:

·        A broad understanding of the financial services sector

·        An understanding of the role of the appropriate regulatory bodies

·        The importance of relationship building with clients and colleagues

·        Understanding of processes and procedures relevant to the role

·        How to develop commercial awareness

·        Building skills and capabilities within an organisation

Professional Qualifications:

·        CeMAP1 - awarded by London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)

·        Completion of CeMAP1 will provide a solid foundation for the learner and can lead on to progression to study in other areas

To help prepare the apprentice for the professional qualification, Apprentices are provided with Simply Academy’s qualification resource package, alongside a structured study plan supported by a series of live revision sessions with our qualified tutors.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 passes in total (including English & maths) (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Logical

About this company

Ferro Financial is an award-winning, mortgage and life insurance broker, advising clients across the UK. As experienced, friendly and professional advisors, we offer a comprehensive service meeting the mortgage needs of home owners, first time buyers and property landlords. Our job is to look across the market and offer bespoke propositions helping clients secure the most suitable mortgage and life insurance products, tailored to their personal circumstances.

After this apprenticeship

Potential progression through to Mortgage Administrator and complete CeMAP qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIMPLY ACADEMY LTD

Monica Peacock

monica@simplyacademy.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299082.

Apply now

Closes in 5 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

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