Trainee Underwriter & Administrator

Harper Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Underwriter & Administrator to join their team in Kegworth. This role offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in property finance with hybrid work options. Responsibilities include assessing loan applications, managing relationships between brokers and borrowers, and ensuring compliance in documentation. Ideal candidates should have a keen attention to detail and good communication skills.

Benefits

22 days holiday entitlement

Private Medical Insurance

Working from home allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property sector or financial services is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a Senior Underwriter to assess loan applications.
• Review borrower documentation and carry out ID checks.
• Help prepare credit proposals and analyse lending risks.
• Manage relationships between brokers and borrowers.
• Complete essential checklists for applications.
• Manage a growing pipeline of cases.
• Maintain accurate information across systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Trainee Underwriter & Administrator
20 - 27k, DOE
Kegworth (hybrid with 3 days from home)
Permanent
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30pm

Role

Are you ready to kickstart your career in the fast-moving world of specialist property finance? We are looking for a trainee to join a supportive team, where you'll be at the heart of the action. From analysing applications, solving complex lending challenges, and learning directly from some of the best in the business. This is a hands-on, high-energy role where no two days are the same. You'll gain deep insight into how loans are structured, how risk is assessed, and how deals move from initial enquiry to completion, all while building the foundations for a long-term career in underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Case work - You will work alongside a Senior Underwriter to assess new loan applications quickly and accurately
• Compliance & Administration - Review borrower documentation, carry out ID checks, and use advanced fraud-prevention tools to ensure every case is compliant and secure
• Get involved in lending decisions - Help prepare credit proposals, analyse lending risks, and assist with complex or high-value cases
• Maintaining communication - Manage relationships between brokers and borrowers, keeping everyone informed, supported, and confident at every stage
• Manage your own workload - Complete essential checklists for applications, valuations, and case sign-offs, making sure every detail is spot-on
• Build your own portfolio - Manage a growing pipeline of cases in a fast-paced environment where results matter
• Keep everything running smoothly - Maintain accurate information across CRM systems, spreadsheets, and internal trackers whilst responding quickly to borrower enquiries

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in either the property sector, financial services, lending or with a knowledge of conveyancing/valuation processes is desirable
• Strong attention to detail is paramount
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to manage your own workload

Benefits

• 22 days holiday entitlement (increasing in line with tenure)
• Eye Tests, Private Medical Insurance, Death in Service - 4 x Basic Salary after successful completion of probationary period
• Working from home allowance

Apply NOW to avoid disappointment!

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.