Mortgage Administrator

London Insurance Life; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Mortgage Administrator to support clients through the mortgage journey. Working with advisers, lenders and third parties, you will ensure applications are processed accurately from start to finish.

This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys fast-paced environments and values accuracy and teamwork. You should be well organized, able to manage multiple cases, and comfortable using CRM and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mortgage, financial services, or administrative support role is desirable.
• Exposure to mortgage case processing or financial documentation is advantageous.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage workload in a calm and structured way.

Responsibilities

• Mortgage Application Support: Prepare and submit mortgage applications and supporting documents to lenders, ensuring all information is complete, accurate, and meets lender criteria.
• End-to-end Case Management: Support mortgage cases from submission through to completion, helping to keep applications moving by liaising with lenders, solicitors, valuers, and internal teams.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, professional updates to clients and third parties, responding promptly to queries and helping to resolve issues as they arise.
• CRM & Documentation Management: Keep the CRM system up to date with all case activity, ensuring records are accurate, confidential, and well organised.
• Payments & Completion Checks: Process fees and documentation securely, and carry out completion checks to ensure all requirements are met before cases are closed.

Skills

Mortgage processes

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Role Overview

As a Mortgage Administrator, you'll play an important part in delivering a smooth and positive experience for our clients during one of the most significant financial decisions they make. Working closely with our advisers, lenders, and third parties, you'll ensure mortgage applications are processed efficiently, accurately, and with care from start to finish. This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in high-quality administration, and values being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Main Responsibilities

• Mortgage Application Support: Prepare and submit mortgage applications and supporting documents to lenders, ensuring all information is complete, accurate, and meets lender criteria.
• End-to-end Case Management: Support mortgage cases from submission through to completion, helping to keep applications moving by liaising with lenders, solicitors, valuers, and internal teams.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, professional updates to clients and third parties, responding promptly to queries and helping to resolve issues as they arise.
• CRM & Documentation Management: Keep the CRM system up to date with all case activity, ensuring records are accurate, confidential, and well organised.
• Payments & Completion Checks: Process fees and documentation securely, and carry out completion checks to ensure all requirements are met before cases are closed.

Key Skills & Attributes

Well organised with the ability to manage multiple cases at different stages.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right first time.Clear, confident communicator with a professional and friendly approach.Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.Good understanding of mortgage processes and lender requirements, or a willingness to learn.A collaborative team player who takes pride in supporting colleagues and clients.

Experience & Personal Attributes

Previous experience in a mortgage, financial services, or administrative support role is desirable.Exposure to mortgage case processing or financial documentation is advantageous.Relevant industry knowledge or qualifications are beneficial but not essential.Proactive, reliable, and able to manage workload in a calm and structured way.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether its the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They're invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.