Undergraduate Placement

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About UKAR

You’ll never forget your first job – it’s a big step out into the business world, here at UKAR within the UKAR Corporate Services (UKARcs) subsidiary we can offer an interesting and friendly working environment in a unique Financial Services Sector Organisation.

UKARcs provides bespoke servicing solutions to administer the Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee and Help to Buy ISA schemes on behalf of HM Treasury.

Undergraduate Placement

We aim to offer a placement opportunity within UKARcs and across all the business areas within in it and will tailor the role to meet the aspirations of the successful candidates. The role will involve working independently, on your own projects with the chance to use your own initiative. In addition to this we provide the opportunity to build upon exiting skills and background knowledge of the financial services and finance sector.

The scheme is supported by the UKAR Learning & Development Team to ensure everyone gains the skills required for a business environment.

Your part in our organisation

Take a moment to look at our key skills checklist.

• Analytical and numerical skills
• Keen eye and attention to detail
• Quality and Assurance focused
• An interest in change programmes and their impact
• Effective use of Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications
• Presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently
• Good commercial awareness, and an understanding of the impact economic factors have on the business

Your Rewards

We’re confident we’re offering the opportunity to add to your CV with some great experience in a unique environment, supported with some attractive benefits.

• A competitive salary in line with the Financial Services Sector
• A working week that understands you have a life outside of work – 35 hours
• A generous 25 days holiday allowance PLUS Bank Holidays too
• Participation in the relevant incentive scheme
• Access to “UKAR and your Choices” – a website where colleagues can access discount and cash back offers at over 1000 retailers
• Tax efficient childcare vouchers
• Our colleague recognition scheme, which can reward outstanding performance
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering personal / work related counselling
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Free onsite parking

Your education continues to grow with UKARcs. Our UKAR academy team offer a variety of innovative, inspirational and diverse training and development solutions to ensure our colleagues can be brilliant at the job they are doing today and equipped for the job they would like to do in the future.

Location

Our office is located in the heart of the Yorkshire region a stone’s throw away from a vibrant city lifestyle or the peaceful countryside. Ideal for whatever lifestyle you prefer!

How to apply

Please send a copy of your current CV and a covering letter to universityapps@ukar.co.uk