Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5:15pm Duration: Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility of transferring to a permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship) Location: South Ockendon About the role SEIB Insurance Brokers, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for an Business Administration Apprentice to join our South Ockendon office. The role will see you working with various teams across SEIB, liaising with both internal and external clients to provide exceptional administrative support to the wider business. This is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to embark on their first steps within their career, learning within an ever-evolving business to build the knowledge and skills to gain an apprenticeship qualification in preparation for going out into the workplace. Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation. Key responsibilities Achieve individual key performance indicators as set & agreed Provide exceptional administrative support across the company Liaise effectively with both internal and external clients, as well as insurance companies and suppliers Provide reception desk cover as needed, including answering phones and greeting clients/guests Assist with the achievement of team targets Ensure all tasks are dealt with in a professional and timely manner and in line with company guidelines; e.g. Postal & banking duties, Scanning, Data entry, Letter and e-mail correspondence Assist with executive support, including booking transport and accommodation as needed Maintain accurate records To support colleagues from all areas of the business as required Knowledge, skills and experience GCSE Maths & English at Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent (please note that those who do not hold these qualifications will be required to complete the relevant functional skills courses and subsequent exams as part of the apprenticeship) People orientated with a passion for getting to know others and building strong relationships Attention to detail Highly organised individual Willing to learn both in work and at college Be professional, honest, and committed Good administration Proven Excel and Word experience Strong communications skills Works well within a team Reside within a reasonable commute to our offices in South Ockendon What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it Hybrid working Competitive Personal Pension Bonus scheme 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare Volunteer day Onsite parking Full study support and study leave to complete insurance industry professional qualification EAP Scheme About us South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) have provided specialist cover to suit a vast array of sectors for more than 60 years, from horse insurance to private hire insurance to funeral directors insurance and more. Our reputation is crafted from significant experience and expert knowledge. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and are currently the UK’s 3rd largest corporate donor, having given away £200 million since 2016. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.