Business Administrator Apprentice
Ignition Credit Plc are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and gain some new skills.
Role
- Answering telephones - first point of contact when answering calls
- Effectively and accurately handling customer service enquiries (e.g. Settlement Figure requests)
- Responsible for the appropriate distribution of customer service emails
- Maintenance of computerised and manual records (Cleansing customer files to remove unnecessary information, ensuring documents are scanned so we hold a digital copy)
- Day-to-day filing / photocopying / scanning
- Monitoring stationery stock levels and ordering when appropriate
- Production of documentation for signing by customers
- Processing of payouts once signed documents received
- Liaising with suppliers to request invoices and any amendments
- Contacting funders to provide relevant information and ensure payouts are smoothly processed
- Loading of new proposals onto deal management system
- Checking and processing own book payouts
- Learn to use Leasesoft for our own book lending (inputting of deals and in life servicing once live)
- Completing relevant searches requested by the sales team / directors required for underwriting (Experian, land registry, valuation)
- Actively chase any outstanding original documentation for own book agreements if not received at payout
- To attend and / or complete any mandatory training courses stipulated by the Company
- To ensure the educational aspects of the apprenticeship are completed in a timely manner
Training
You will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard.
You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor.
You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a fortnightly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
Potential to move to other areas of the business internally, such as collections or sales, as well as progressing into the administration team. Opportunities are also available in the wider group in marketing, HR and finance.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- CORNWALL COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
- Start Date
- Thursday, 1st October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
About the Employer
IGNITION CREDIT PLC
Ignition is a leading provider of vehicle and asset finance, helping finance a diverse range of plant, machinery, business equipment, motor, light and heavy commercial vehicles and renewable energy. Our finance solutions are provided either through our funds, or via joint trading relationships with a panel of major finance houses. Ignition doesn't just refer to external funders - we also lend directly from our own funds. This dual role allows flexibility, more control over proposals, potentially faster decision making, and access to deals competitors may not offer. Customers receive dedicated account managers and one-on-one support. A more human, responsive and supportive experience throughout the finance journey. Funds a wide range of assets including commercial vehicles, construction equipment, renewable energy tech and agriculture machinery. Based in the Southwest, but serving clients across the UK as part of the STAR Asset Finance Group. Combination of regional knowledge with nationwide capability.