Overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Actuarial Public team as an Office Administrator Apprentice, giving you the chance to develop your administration skills while completing an SCQF Level 6 qualification in Digital Applications.
This is a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 18 months, with an expectation of approximately 12 months to complete the qualification. Upon completion, the programme opens doors to potential further employment opportunities across the firm.
What will your role look like?
As a key part of the Actuarial Public team, you will collaborate with colleagues across the team, including Personal Assistants, the Operations Manager, and the Operations Lead.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintaining the team inbox and highlighting urgent items for attention.
* Learning the various systems used and building confidence in working with them.
* Supporting others with diary coordination, setting up meeting rooms, and taking minutes/actions.
* Handling key administrative tasks on behalf of senior colleagues within the Business Unit.
* Assisting with expense processing, travel and accommodation arrangements, and billing/client activities.
* Working with an in‑house mentor to reflect on skills and knowledge development in line with qualification requirements.
* Adhering to the firm’s mandatory policies, including Information Security standards.
Skills and Qualifications
* Enthusiastic about starting a career in business administration.
* Self‑motivated and capable of using initiative to complete tasks.
* Fast and accurate work with strong attention to detail.
* Strong communicator and team player, excited to collaborate with colleagues from across the firm.
* Keen to support exceptional client service through understanding client needs.
* Motivated to develop skills in a fast‑paced financial services organisation.
* Aligned with the company’s core values of being friendly, partnering, straightforward, and confident.
* Secondary school level education with a pass in Maths at National 5 Level.
* A good level of IT skills, particularly MS Office (Word and Outlook), or a desire to learn.
* Applicants must meet criteria for course funding and entry requirements as set by QA.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and share of company profits.
* Flexible selection of employee benefits to match your lifestyle and needs.
* Collaborative, supportive work environment and a culture that encourages ideas.
* Mentoring opportunities and access to an award‑winning learning portal.
* Regular social activities, three days of paid volunteering leave each year, and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
* On‑site mental health and wellbeing support.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio‑economic background.
The successful candidate will be based in our Glasgow office, with hybrid working available.
To avoid disappointment, if you require sponsorship please check eligibility before applying.
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