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We are seeking a motivated and conscientious Apprentice who is interested in working in our Transformation and Innovation Team and wishes to pursue a career in project management. The successful applicant will provide a vital support to our Programme Managers who run Transformation programmes and will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of  project management, IT and business changes. M&GPrudential is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences. CS&I Transformation and Innovation Team The Customer Savings & Insurance (CS&I) business have entered into a new strategic partnership with a third party provider, transforming the business processes with customers at heart, and modernising while radically simplifying the IT structure supporting the business. With the majority of the customer service operation, IT and business analysis resources being managed by the third party, the Team are responsible for managing delivery of the business transformation projects. As a Project Support Officer Apprentice, you will provide a vital administrative support to the project and programme teams. You will be expected to use a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel and Word and other tools to produce and maintain project reports, financials and resource schedules. Your duties will include: Organising and scheduling of project meetings Arranging facilities and locations for project meetings Creating project packs and inputs for project meetings Taking meeting minutes and tracking progress of actions Maintaining project trackers, resource schedules and financial trackers Assisting with creation of management information packs Managing customer queries (using shared mailboxes) Providing ad hoc administrative support as required Future Prospects This is a fixed term contract for 15 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department. Training Provided As a Business Administration Apprentice with BPP, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses. Skills Required Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work in a diverse team Ability to build and develop relationships Attention to detail Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work to deadlines Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Outlook, etc) Strong understanding of MS Excel and Powerpoint Good organisation skills   Personal Qualities The role would ideally be suited to an individual who is confident in dealing with others and has the ambition to progress their career. They will also possess the following qualities: Clear communicator Good sense of ethics and commitment Willingness to learn/ take ownership of own development Approachable Flexible Willing to bring forward new ideas Not fazed by challenges and changes Passion and drive to learn

We are seeking a motivated and conscientious Apprentice who is interested in working in Operational Risk Management. The successful applicant will be part of the team who ensure we have a robust risk management framework embedded within Customer Savings & Investment business. M&GPrudential is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences. Customer Services Risk & Controls Team Governance, Risk and Control consists of a combination of processes, frameworks and structures implemented to inform, direct, manage, and monitor the activities of the business toward the achievement of its objectives. Governance activities support our company's ability to increase risk awareness and accountability, and improve business decision making. M&GPrudential operate three lines of defence risk model. As an Apprentice you will support Customer Services business from a 1st line of defence perspective and play a key role in supporting the business in embedding a robust risk and control framework. The 1st line of defence team, undertake proactive risk management for the Customer Services. They anticipate, identify and assess the impact of risk for changes to our customer offering. As an Apprentice you will support improvement activities to embed risk practices and diligence throughout the Customer Services. Your other duties will include: Supporting Risk Consultants in the analysis of risk events and issues Maintaining risk information on the risk register Maintaining risk governance schedule Supporting Risk Managers in the co-ordination and collation of materials for risk management forums Supporting collation of variety of risk management reports Supporting business projects Coordinating team meetings including minutes taking and actions tracking Providing ad hoc admin support to the team where required Future Prospects This is a fixed term contract for 13 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department. Training Provided As a Business Administration Apprentice with BPP, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses. Skills Required Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work to deadlines Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) Ability to work in a diverse team Ability to build and develop relationships Problem-solving skills abilities coupled with intelligence, passion and a drive to learn Personal Qualities The role would ideally be suited to a confident individual with an interest in a career in Risk Management. The successful applicant should enjoy working as part of a team and be able to manage their time effectively. The applicant would ideally have an inquisitive and analytical nature, be keen to learn, have strong English language skills and a keen eye for detail. Desired: Experience of an office or business environment Experience of preparing written and verbal communications for a range of audiences

We are seeking a motivated and conscientious Apprentice who is interested in working in our Transformation and Innovation Team and wishes to pursue a career in project management. The successful applicant will provide a vital support to our Programme Managers who run Transformation programmes and will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of  project management, IT and business changes. M&GPrudential is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences. CS&I Transformation and Innovation Team The Customer Savings & Insurance (CS&I) business have entered into a new strategic partnership with a third party provider, transforming the business processes with customers at heart, and modernising while radically simplifying the IT structure supporting the business. With the majority of the customer service operation, IT and business analysis resources being managed by the third party, the Team are responsible for managing delivery of the business transformation projects. As a Project Support Officer Apprentice, you will provide a vital administrative support to the project and programme teams. You will be expected to use a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel and Word and other tools to produce and maintain project reports, financials and resource schedules. Your duties will include: Organising and scheduling of project meetings Arranging facilities and locations for project meetings Creating project packs and inputs for project meetings Taking meeting minutes and tracking progress of actions Maintaining project trackers, resource schedules and financial trackers Assisting with creation of management information packs Managing customer queries (using shared mailboxes) Providing ad hoc administrative support as required Future Prospects This is a fixed term contract for 15 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department. Training Provided As a Business Administration Apprentice with BPP, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses.   Skills Required Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work in a diverse team Ability to build and develop relationships Attention to detail Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work to deadlines Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Outlook, etc) Strong understanding of MS Excel and Powerpoint Good organisation skills Personal Qualities The role would ideally be suited to an individual who is confident in dealing with others and has the ambition to progress their career. They will also possess the following qualities: Clear communicator Good sense of ethics and commitment Willingness to learn/ take ownership of own development Approachable Flexible Willing to bring forward new ideas Not fazed by challenges and changes Passion and drive to learn

We are seeking a motivated and conscientious Apprentice who is interested in working in Financial Services and wishes to pursue a career in Finance. The successful applicant will be involved in preparing and analysing management information and dealing with different areas of the business. They will also get the opportunity to learn about different life insurance products and the financial metrics of the company while working with a supportive accounting team. M&GPrudential is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences.   Financial Management Planning & Performance Team Finance Management, Planning and Performance (FMPP) works in partnership with the business and wider Finance function to deliver the business plan, improve performance and make informed decisions by providing financial insight and guidance. As a Finance Apprentice, you will be expected to support the Wealth area which including sales reporting and expense management. You will be expected to use Power BI (business analytics application), MS Excel and other tools to perform in-depth numerical analysis. Your duties will include: Undertaking numerical analysis and data manipulation using a range of software Supporting a variety of management reports Responding to technical queries Supporting project work when required Supporting expense analysis for the business Understanding and supporting sales bonus payments Seeking and acting on opportunities to develop technical and business understanding Drafting and maintaining up-to-date, appropriate documentation and checklists for processes Providing ad hoc admin support to the team where required Future Prospects This is a fixed term contract for 13 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.   Training Provided As a Business Administration Apprentice with BPP, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses.   Skills Required Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work to deadlines Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Outlook) Strong understanding of MS Excel Strong mathematical ability Ability to work in a diverse team Ability to build and develop relationships Problem-solving abilities coupled with intelligence, passion and a drive to learn   Personal Qualities The role would ideally be suited to a confident individual with a strong ability in mathematics and with an interest in a career in Finance. The successful applicant should enjoy working as part of a team and be able to manage their time effectively. The applicant would ideally have an inquisitive and analytical nature and be keen to learn.   Desired: Experience of an office or business environment Experience of preparing written and verbal communications for a range of audiences

We are seeking a motivated and conscientious individual who cares about the customers and is interested in the Customer Services career. The Complaint Resolution team investigate customer complaints in respect of the service they have received from the wider business or specific transactions relating to the sales process and the advice provided. We aim to provide fair outcomes for our customers, including the resolution of ongoing or outstanding service requirements. M&GPrudential is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences. This role will require you to support the handling of investigations and resolution of customer complaints. You will be required to support each case individually using your initiative to make decisions, often under changing circumstances. As a Complaints Administrator Apprentice, you will use a range of systems and techniques in order to resolve issues and rebuild trust for our customers. Your duties will include: Logging and acknowledging customer complaints within regulatory timescales Allocating work to complaint handlers based on skill sets Using database and making workflow entries to record relevant information and audit trail for compliance with regulatory reporting requirements Identifying and communicating trends based on types and volumes of incoming complaints Preparing and arranging authorisation of payments to customers Providing ad hoc admin support to the team where required Future Prospects This is a fixed term contract for 13 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department. Training Provided As a Business Administration Apprentice with BPP, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses. Skills Required Problem solving skills Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail Good telephone skills Ability to work in a large, diverse team, contributing positively to the daily behaviours and objectives Ability to learn quickly Ability to build and develop relationships Personal Qualities This Apprenticeship is suitable for someone who is looking to start a career in Financial Services but has little or no experience, recent school/college/sixth form leavers looking for a change in their career path. The Complaint Resolution Team offer solid training programmes and encourage promotion from within the team which is why the Admin role is such a good starting point.   An ideal candidates will possess the following qualities: Confident and friendly Well presented Self-motivated A strong team player Someone who has a passion or at least an interest in customer service and finance industry

We are seeking a motivated and conscientious apprentice who is interested in working in Accounts Payable section of Finance Operations. The successful applicant will be involved in paying our external suppliers and internal expense claims and will get the opportunity to learn about many different other aspects of Accounts Payable, whilst having an opportunity to learn from other areas within Finance Operations. M&GPrudential is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences. Finance Operations is a diverse area to work in, with responsibilities for Data Governance, Asset Data, and Unit Linked operations as well as many others. It is closely linked to other areas of the business, such as Actuarial and Accounting functions. As an Accounts Payable Apprentice, you will support the payment functions using a variety of different applications. You will be fully trained and supported to use each of these applications. Your daily duties will vary and include: Processing supplier invoice payments Working with our Purchase to Pay application. This will involve developing an understanding of the procurement process Processing personal expense claims Reconciliation of corporate credit card expense claims Managing accounts payable queries through a shared email box Supporting business projects Coordinating team meetings including minutes taking and actions tracking Providing ad hoc admin support to the team where required Future Prospects This is a fixed term contract for 15 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the apprentice performance, headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department. Training Provided As an Accountancy Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at Level 3. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the AAT Level 3 qualification. The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace. Skills Required Good communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work to deadlines Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Outlook) Good understanding of MS Excel Strong mathematical ability Ability to work in a diverse team Ability to build and develop relationships Problem-solving abilities coupled with intelligence, passion and a drive to learn Personal Qualities The role would ideally be suited to a confident individual with a positive outlook and good attention to detail, a desire to learn and with an interest in a career in Finance. The successful applicant should enjoy working as part of a team and be able to manage their time effectively. The applicant would ideally have an inquisitive and can-do attitude, with an interest in process improvement. Desired Experience of an office or business environment

If someone told you, you could qualify as a solicitor in 6 years, without going to university, while earning a good salary and developing amazing skills and experience along the way, would you believe them? Well you should!  Our Solicitor Apprenticeship does just that.  We know that university isn't for everyone, but that shouldn't be the end of a successful legal career; in fact, it could be just the beginning with us.  We launched our first Solicitor Apprenticeship programme in September 2017 and we're now looking to roll out for a third year with a second cohort in our Southampton office.  We're looking for talented future lawyers to join our Southampton office as part of an incredibly exciting programme.  Joining our current apprentices, you will be part of this unique opportunity to shape the future of our programme.  So, not only do you get to qualify as a solicitor and gain a law degree with City, University of London, without the associated costs of university, you'll also have a significant impact on the future of our business.  Now how does that sound for starters? We've a great track record in recruiting, developing and retaining apprentices.  In fact we've been recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers as well as bagging the award for Best Newcomer Large Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards – those accolades don't get much better, and we're so very proud to have been honoured for the programme that we've been running since 2014.  So, we think we're pretty good at this, but don't take our word for it, check out our YouTube channel to hear first-hand from some of our legal apprentices. Okay, I hear you ask, "What will I actually be doing?"  We can promise you it's not all admin and filing.  This is a real opportunity to contribute to the future success of our business.  We're training our next generation of lawyers and that means giving you access to great quality work that will increase in complexity as you develop through the programme.  So be prepared for a gentle introduction to the business which might include spending some time in our business support teams, so that you really get to understand how our business works.  As you move into more of a legal role, we'll start you off gently with some of the more administrative duties so that you gain your confidence before taking on the more complex legal tasks.  But don't worry, you'll be supported every step of the way with a dedicated supervisor, mentor and HR support.  We're all rooting for you and want you to succeed, so we'll do everything in our power to make sure that happens. They'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with some of the wider business activities.  We've an active sports and social committee who organise regular events which will allow you to get to know your colleagues a little better.  We also have a strong focus on corporate social responsibility and there are plenty of community projects or charitable initiatives for you to get involved with.  In fact, we'll even give you two volunteering days a year, on top of your holiday entitlement.   It sounds so good, even we might apply!  We're looking for candidates with good academics; BBB at A level or equivalent as a minimum.  Beyond that, we'll be looking for you to demonstrate a few core skills: team-working, communication, creative and analytical thinking, an ability to build strong and lasting relationships and a drive to succeed. Do you still have questions?  That's only natural.  We're here to answer any queries you might have before you make your application.  Feel free to get in touch with me, Kita Cureton, at  kita.cureton@wbd-uk.com  or 0117 989 6611. You'll also find me on LinkedIn if you'd prefer to engage with me that way. If it's an easy decision, then get your application in soon; our closing date is 08 April, with our assessment day taking place the week commencing 13 May.  Just complete the application form from the link below, and we'll get in touch once our application deadline passes to let you know what the next steps are.  Our selection process involves a mini work placement in June to give you an opportunity to decide whether we're the right environment for you. If the timing isn't quite right for you, or this isn't the programme that you're looking for, you can keep in touch through our various social media channels for regular updates on the opportunities that might suit you best. For recruitment news, updates and job alerts follow us on Twitter @WBD_CareersUK, Facebook @womblebonddickinsoncareers and Instagram @WBD_CareersUK.

Deadline: 31st March 2019 Location: Manchester Salary: £16,500 A number of exciting opportunities have arisen at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, enabling you to gain an industry wide recognised qualification, valuable work experience and a salary at the same time. The purpose of this role is to support Paralegals and Lawyers with transactional work on a wide range of legal matters, which will include commercial property, corporate, commercial and litigation. What’s in it for you This role provides a great opportunity to start your career in law whilst in parallel obtaining a recognised qualification. You will be exposed to top-quality legal matters, developing both your legal knowledge and commercial awareness. Our rotation-based programme provides you with the opportunity to work across a number of our departments and with colleagues across the firm. Future career prospects include progression to a Paralegal or other suitable roles. You’ll be here to shape your career, as well as gain on-the-job experience. As a Legal Apprentice with BPP Apprenticeships, you will complete the Paralegal apprenticeship at Level 3. Additional learning within the apprenticeship will enable you to be awarded a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Services which can afford you exemptions from the first year of the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship (providing Contract Law was chosen as the elective module). Your apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face training from BPP University Law School and on-the-job learning. Key responsibilities Support Paralegals and Lawyers with legal tasks, matters and transactions Open files, review documents and produce reports for clients Prepare and process legal correspondence and documents Complete post-completion documentation, draft contracts and create Schedules of Leases Prepare Engrossments and other property-related documents Complete document reviews for different practice areas Ensure that all matter correspondence is correctly filed using case management and other filing systems Contribute proactively to the development of processes, continuous improvement activities and the growth of the Manchester office Work on ad-hoc projects as per business requirements Key relationships Supervisory Lawyers Real Estate Lawyers Paralegals / Senior Paralegals Apprenticeship Manager HR Apprenticeship Training Provider Skills and competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel Good organisational skills, attention to detail and prioritisation skills Enthusiastic, committed and proactive Understands the importance of confidentiality and diversity Strong ’can-do’ attitude  

Deadline: 22nd March 2019 Location: Bristol Salary: £15,000 (Year 1) £15,500 (Year 2) Our paralegal apprenticeship scheme in Bristol will help build the foundations of a successful career as a solicitor, with the training and support you’ll need to excel. Over the course of the two-year programme, you’ll draw upon your own ambitious and enthusiastic personality to develop your skills, learn new ones and grow your legal knowledge. By combining a wide mix of on-the-job and off-the-job training, you’ll gain a qualification (level 3) that can lead you to apply for our solicitor apprenticeships (level 7), or other opportunities at RPC, including qualified paralegal and business services roles. You’ll spend 20% of your time on off-the-job learning which equates to one day each week to study. Working with our chosen provider The University of Law (ULaw), who are located in the same building as our Bristol RPC offices, we will incorporate any bespoke aspects of learning that we feel appropriate to your training and future success at RPC. Every day will be different. One day you may be working on legal administrative tasks in paralegal teams, such as minute taking and producing data reports. Another day you may be carrying out research for business support teams.