Trainee Underwriter & Administrator

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

Are you a confident communicator who thrives on building relationships and getting things done? Do you have the initiative to pick up the phone, solve problems, and earn the trust of brokers and clients alike?

If so, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career in the fast-paced world of specialist property finance.

We're looking for someone who's personable, proactive, and commercially aware - not afraid to ask questions, think on their feet, and use common sense to find solutions. Ideally, you'll come from a property, lettings, or sales background where communication and people skills are at the heart of what you do.

About the Role

You'll join a supportive, close-knit team where you'll learn the ins and outs of property lending from the first enquiry through to loan completion. You'll gain deep insight into how bridging 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship management - Be the first point of contact for brokers and borrowers, building strong relationships and maintaining open communication throughout the lending process.
• Case work - Work closely with a Senior Underwriter to assess loan applications quickly and accurately
• Problem solving - Use initiative and common sense to resolve issues, spot risks, and keep cases moving forward.
• Compliance & Administration - Review borrower documentation, carry out ID checks, and ensure cases are fully compliant.
• Decision support - Help prepare credit proposals and assist with complex or high-value cases.
• Organisation - Manage your own pipeline of applications, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail across all systems and trackers.

What We're Looking For

• Confident, outgoing communicator. Comfortable speaking to brokers and clients by phone or email
• Relationship builder with a natural ability to earn trust and influence others
• Strong common sense and initiative - able to look "between the lines" and spot potential issues early
• Organised and proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, previous experience in property, lettings, or financial services
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What's in It for You

• 22 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Eye tests, Private Medical Insurance, Death in Service (4x basic salary) after probation
• Working from home allowance
• Fantastic training and career development within a supportive, growing business

If you're confident, people-focused, and ready to take your property career to the next level - apply now to avoid disappointment!
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we're unable to respond to everyone individually. If you haven't heard from us within three working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion - but we encourage you to apply for future opportunities.