Business Admin Risk Higher Apprenticeship - Stirling

Business Admin Risk Higher Apprenticeship - Stirling

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a confident individual with a positive attitude and a can‑do approach, who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G. A successful candidate will be self‑motivated, curious, able to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team. They should feel comfortable using their initiative, working independently when needed, and be eager to learn and progress.

The Role

As a Business Admin Risk apprentice within the Executive Business Management team in Risk & Compliance, you will play a key role in helping the function operate efficiently and supporting leaders in delivering their strategic priorities. You’ll contribute to tracking progress against key goals, assist leadership with decision‑making and improvement initiatives, and take part in a variety of cross‑team projects, including those that are sensitive or complex.

Your responsibilities will also include supporting core operational processes such as budgeting, resource planning, supplier management, and issue resolution. In addition, you will help shape internal communications by drafting messages, preparing content for Townhalls and employee surveys, and coordinating leadership activities. You will organise meetings, develop agendas, participate in working groups, and assist with preparing reports or papers for committees and regulators. Overall, you’ll be an important part of keeping the team organised, connected, and focused on delivering its strategic aims.

What will you be doing?

• Support Strategic Projects: Assist senior team members with the delivery of strategic priorities and transformation activities, learning how business objectives are set and tracked.
• Help with Communications: Contribute to drafting and coordinating internal communications, such as preparing content for Townhalls, newsletters, and employee surveys.
• Assist with Team Operations: Provide support in managing essential processes, including resource planning, supplier procurement, and budget tracking, under supervision.
• Participate in Meetings: Help organise agendas and take notes during leadership team meetings and working groups, ensuring actions are recorded and followed up.
• Prepare Reports: Assist in gathering information and preparing basic reports or papers for committees and other audiences, developing skills in professional writing.
• Learn Stakeholder Management: Shadow senior colleagues to observe how relationships are built and maintained with stakeholders across the function.
• Support Employee Engagement: Help coordinate responses to employee opinion surveys and participate in activities that promote team engagement.

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn, showing curiosity and initiative in new situations
• Integrity and a strong sense of responsibility—trusted to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders with ease
• Ability to manage processes and coordinating with different people
• An interest in business processes, project work, or supporting operational activities
• Empathy and good listening skills
• Efficient, proactive, structured approach to work and very well organised
• High level of accuracy and good attention to detail
• Can effectively manage day to day work, alongside apprenticeship qualification
• Moderate understanding of the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• A proactive team player who is confident about working with others but also independently and can promptly escalate any issue and work remotely where required
• Logical and analytical approach coupled with intelligence, passion and a drive to learn

Minimum Requirements

• Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026
• You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
• Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
• Living in Scotland
• Pass in Five National 5s including English and Math
• Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent

Training Provided

As a Business Admin Risk Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake the Digital Applications Support SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses

Future Prospects

This is a fixed term contract for 18 - 23 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.

Salary

£24,400 per annum plus benefits

Our application process

• Submit your Application Form and CV
• Complete your Online Assessment
• Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)
• Attend one of our Assessment Centre

We are only accepting one application per candidate, so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application. As you may expect, our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receive a high level of applications.

What we offer

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G.

Diversity and Inclusion

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: apprenticeship@mandg.com

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.