Trainee Underwriter & Administrator

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Underwriter & Administrator in Kegworth to kickstart a career in property finance. This hybrid role involves assessing loan applications, ensuring compliance, and managing relationships with brokers and borrowers. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and some knowledge of the property sector. Benefits include 22 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

22 days holiday entitlement

Eye Tests

Private Medical Insurance

Working from home allowance

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in the property sector or financial services.
• Strong attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Assess new loan applications quickly and accurately.
• Review borrower documentation and carry out ID checks.
• Prepare credit proposals and analyse lending risks.
• Manage relationships between brokers and borrowers.
• Complete essential checklists for applications and valuations.
• Maintain accurate information across CRM systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Job description

Overview

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

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.

Duties

• 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 Required

• 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

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