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Trainee Underwriter & Administrator

Derby, Derbyshire

Harper Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
£20,000 - 27,000 - Annum
Recruiter
Harper Recruitment
Closes
08 Dec 2025
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

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 will include:

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 workloadBenefits:

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

Ad ID: 5417275640

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