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Trainee Programme - 2026

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

72767

Published date:

06/02/2026

Summary

Aspida – Trainee Programme Scheme

Our 3 year trainee scheme provides you with the opportunity to try a number of careers before deciding which one you love and want to pursue.

We offer a number of exciting areas such as.

RegTech

A career in RegTech involves helping businesses identify and implement technology solutions to solve their problems and improve operations.

You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs, design customised solutions, and ensure successful deployment.

This role combines technical expertise with strong communication skills.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, and collaborating with others, a career as a solutions consultant offers a dynamic and rewarding path.

Risk & Assurance

A career in risk and assurance involves identifying potential risks that could affect a company and ensuring there are strategies in place to manage these risks.

As a risk and assurance professional, you’ll assess financial, operational, and strategic risks, and provide recommendations to improve processes and safeguard the organisation.

If you enjoy analysing data, solving problems, and ensuring things run smoothly, this field offers a dynamic and impactful career path where you help organisations make informed decisions.

Cyber Resilience

A career in cyber resilience involves protecting organisations from cyber threats. As a cyber resilience specialist, you’ll develop strategies to defend against hacking, malware, and data breaches, and create plans to maintain operations during and after a cyber incident.

This field is perfect if you are interested in cybersecurity, problem-solving, and staying ahead of evolving digital threats.

Compliance

A career in compliance involves making sure companies follow relevant laws and regulations. As a compliance officer, you’ll help businesses operate legally and ethically by monitoring their activities, conducting testing programmes, and developing policies.

You ensure they avoid fines and penalties, protect their reputation, and build trust with customers and regulators.

It’s a great field if you like problem-solving, attention to detail, and want to make a positive impact on a company’s operations and culture.

Internal Audit

A career in internal audit involves playing a crucial role in ensuring that organisations adhere to legal standards and operate efficiently. As an internal auditor, you’ll examine financial and operational business activities, review processes, and suggest improvements.

It’s like being a detective who helps the company stay on track, assess risks, and make better decisions.

If you enjoy analysing data, solving problems, and want to help businesses succeed, internal audit could be a great career for you.

Governance

A career in governance involves ensuring that organisations operate ethically, transparently, and in accordance with laws and regulations.

As a governance professional, you act as the organisational memory, ensuring compliance, maintaining ethical considerations, and advising on solutions. Their work is diverse, and no two days are the same, offering ample opportunities for personal and professional development across their careers.

If you have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and an interest in law and ethics, a governance career can be both challenging and rewarding.

Fiduciary & Fund administration

A career in trust and company services involves managing and administering trusts and companies on behalf of clients. This includes setting up and managing trusts, handling legal and financial paperwork, ensuring compliance with laws, and safeguarding assets.

A career in fund administration encompasses various responsibilities related to managing investment funds, ensuring compliance, fund accounting, and providing essential support to fund managers. .

If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with financial and legal concepts, this career can be rewarding and impactful.

Discover how you can grow and make a difference at Aspida.

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Trainee Trust Accountant

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

72634

Published date:

05/02/2026

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Client Reporting

Trainee Trust Accountant

Reporting Line Matt Solway

Title Trainee Accountant (Staff)

Place of work Guernsey

Deputy Peer Client Reporting team member

Role overview

As a Trainee Trust Accountant within Client Reporting, you will support the maintenance of

accounting records and the production of high-quality financial information for trust and company

structures. The role includes structured learning and development, including study toward the

ACCA qualification with tuition time in a classroom setting with Sequent’s training provider.

Key responsibilities

Accounting records & reconciliations

• Maintain high-quality, timely accounting records for trust and company structures.

• Reconcile accounting records to portfolio statements from financial institutions.

Financial statements

• Prepare financial statements for trust and company structures in accordance with

appropriate accounting standards or relevant regulatory requirements, with guidance

from Senior Trust Accountants.

Investment monitoring support

• Support quarterly and annual investment monitoring processes.

Stakeholder management

• Coordinate with internal teams and liaise with external client stakeholders (advisers,

bankers, lawyers, consultants) in close coordination with Client Services.

Process improvement & automation

• Participate in Client Reporting and Investment Monitoring improvement projects and

implementation initiatives (automation, system development, standardisation).

• Support the involvement with and management of automated data feeds from third-party

custodians.

Requirements

• Academic results sufficient to enter the ACCA qualification (university graduate or A-level

qualifications with strong results).

• Developed IT skills; strong working knowledge of MS Excel is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and technical skills; detail-oriented.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to engage across all

levels of seniority and work in a multicultural environment.

• Team player with a can-do attitude; client-, service- and solution-oriented.

• Bookkeeping/accounting experience and/or exposure to private banking or the fiduciary

industry is an advantage

• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Why Sequent

• Kick-start your accounting career in Client Reporting, working with real trust and

company structures from day one.

• Coaching and guidance from experienced colleagues, including support from Senior

Trust Accountants as you gradually build your foundation, confidence and capability.

• The chance to develop future-ready skills by contributing to process improvement,

automation, and system initiatives.

• A collaborative, multicultural environment where you will learn to communicate with

stakeholders at different levels

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Underwriter OR Assistant Underwriter (Commercial)

Jersey / Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

72435

Published date:

02/02/2026

Summary

Underwriter - Commercial

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a confident and engaging Underwriter/Insurance professional to join our Commercial team. You will be responsible for managing our SME platform, underwriting cases within agreed processes and risk appetite, to achieve business development and retention targets. You will play a pivotal role within our business, assisting with the performance and success of our Commercial team and our SME proposition.

You will spend the majority of your time working with our brokers identifying, discussing and converting new and existing business opportunities and making effective underwriting decisions. You will apply a range of underwriting, relationship management and business development techniques to retain existing and win new business opportunities, within our defined risk appetite. You will have a passion for service delivery, great customer relationship skills and be a good communicator and team player.

You will assist in maintaining and developing an underwriting/client portfolio, managing how we are tracking against key performance indicators and supporting colleagues in the wider team as required.

Skills & experience required

Ideally you will have underwriting experience/industry experience and possess CII qualifications. Experience of working with insurance brokers across a range of insurance products would be beneficial. You will be self-motivated, organised, be able to work under own initiative to deadlines and committed to providing excellent customer service with close attention to detail and accuracy.

Your career prospects

As you progress and gain more understanding of our business, strategy and purpose, you will have the opportunity to develop your role within the team. To enhance your career potential and further develop your knowledge in the insurance industry, we will support you in any relevant professional studies.

Further information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Intact Insurance Channel Islands, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right person for this or other roles.

We work together as one team, creating an open culture and paying attention to the health and wellbeing of all our people and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We offer a highly competitive salary along with a wide and attractive benefits package. Flexible working from home is encouraged, and we offer excellent career opportunities.

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Commercial Surveyor - Jersey

Jersey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

71170

Published date:

16/01/2026

Building Surveyor - Jersey

Jersey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

71205

Published date:

16/01/2026

Summary

Job title

Building Surveyor

Job Location

Channel Islands

Team Overview

Work is delivered across the whole spectrum of building surveying within a commercial setting, including Dilapidations, Technical Due Diligence, Defect Diagnosis, Project Management, and Contract Administration; most commonly within office buildings. We work with both landlord and tenants, and closely with the Savills property management teams in each Channel Islands office.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will need to be self-sufficient, although we do receive, and are able to call upon the support of the wider Savills UK Ltd, Southern Area Building & Project Consultancy team. Savills are able to provide formal and informal training to help you to develop further.

The role will be based in either the Guernsey or Jersey offices, but it will also require time out of the office at client meetings, undertaking inspections and on site as required. The Channel Island Building Surveyor teams support each other, and therefore travel and work within each island will be required at times. Building and maintaining relationships with the wider Savills UK Ltd BPC teams is also important and therefore some off island travel will be required.

Core role and values

Undertaking the role of a Building Surveyor to provide advice and reports on commercial premises, along with overseeing the delivery of fit out and refurbishment projects at a strategic level, to manage the professional team ensuring the client’s brief is delivered and that time, quality and cost parameters are met. Within this remit to;
Be a brand ambassador for Savills, representing the company, BPC, and the Channel Island teams; and representing our values.
Be focused on the client and ensure exceptional levels of client service.
Support colleagues in the delivery of building surveying and project management services and step in to support them during any periods of absence.
Attend industry events and activities as a representative of the company, BPC and the Channel Island teams, to build profile and personal network.
Develop strong relationships with colleagues and clients to seek further opportunities and instructions.
Work on own initiative and autonomy whilst maintaining communication with the wider team and senior Directors.
Act with integrity and honesty.
Give input to team meetings and take on responsibility for delivery of actions and initiatives to support team and business plan goals.
Support colleagues across the Savills Group and seek to secure combined business development opportunities.

Technical role and responsibilities

Preparation of fee proposals and pitching to existing and new clients.
Support and advise clients across the spectrum of Building surveying services, to include Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, strategic planning of projects (including providing advice on the overall approach, team, procurement routes, design management, project opportunities, key risks and mitigation).

To prepare and deliver professional reports and presentation of findings; and documentation required for the delivery of the projects.
Programme creation and management.
Contract administration (JCT suite of contracts).
Appointment of, and collaboration with, the professional teams on behalf of the client, to deliver complete information to the client for their consideration.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Skills and Knowledge:

The ideal candidate should be confident and have the ability to communicate well in writing and verbally.
They should possess excellent people skills and have the ability and desire to forge strong relationships with peers and clients.
They should be a team player who is willing to support their colleagues, to step in to deal with any issues that arise, and to contribute towards achieving team goals.
Be a trusted advisor to clients.
Strong commercial awareness.
Have the ability to work on their own initiative whilst knowing when to ask questions and to seek advice.
Be keen to learn and to support others in their development.
Take pride in their work and how others perceive it.
Be able to delegate effectively to maximise results.
Excellent relationship builder to generate business.
Cost management: financial and commercial acumen with excellent planning, budgeting and operational reporting skills.
Self-starter, who relishes challenges and strives for the best.
Confident with a positive outlook.

Technical Experience:

Has attained a vocational degree in Building Surveying, Construction or equivalent.
Has attained or is looking to attain MRICS qualification.
Other project management, engineering, design or cost management qualifications will also be considered.
Track record working in the Channel Islands delivering property advice and successful projects to clients.
Possesses vision and is able to develop complex strategies and solutions.
Ability to support colleagues whilst working across multiple instructions.
Focused with good attention to detail.
Organised and timely.
Strong team player: builds relationships and consults with others, quickly establishes trust and credibility.
Commits to challenging goals and delivers consistently against these.
Diplomatic and challenging with the ability to influence others.

Strong decision maker who gives assurance.
Ethical with strong integrity.

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Commercial Surveyor - Guernsey

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

71171

Published date:

16/01/2026

Building Surveyor - Guernsey

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

71204

Published date:

16/01/2026

Summary

Job title

Building Surveyor

Job Location

Channel Islands

Team Overview

Work is delivered across the whole spectrum of building surveying within a commercial setting, including Dilapidations, Technical Due Diligence, Defect Diagnosis, Project Management, and Contract Administration; most commonly within office buildings. We work with both landlord and tenants, and closely with the Savills property management teams in each Channel Islands office.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will need to be self-sufficient, although we do receive, and are able to call upon the support of the wider Savills UK Ltd, Southern Area Building & Project Consultancy team. Savills are able to provide formal and informal training to help you to develop further.

The role will be based in either the Guernsey or Jersey offices, but it will also require time out of the office at client meetings, undertaking inspections and on site as required. The Channel Island Building Surveyor teams support each other, and therefore travel and work within each island will be required at times. Building and maintaining relationships with the wider Savills UK Ltd BPC teams is also important and therefore some off island travel will be required.

Core role and values

Undertaking the role of a Building Surveyor to provide advice and reports on commercial premises, along with overseeing the delivery of fit out and refurbishment projects at a strategic level, to manage the professional team ensuring the client’s brief is delivered and that time, quality and cost parameters are met. Within this remit to;
Be a brand ambassador for Savills, representing the company, BPC, and the Channel Island teams; and representing our values.
Be focused on the client and ensure exceptional levels of client service.
Support colleagues in the delivery of building surveying and project management services and step in to support them during any periods of absence.
Attend industry events and activities as a representative of the company, BPC and the Channel Island teams, to build profile and personal network.
Develop strong relationships with colleagues and clients to seek further opportunities and instructions.
Work on own initiative and autonomy whilst maintaining communication with the wider team and senior Directors.
Act with integrity and honesty.
Give input to team meetings and take on responsibility for delivery of actions and initiatives to support team and business plan goals.
Support colleagues across the Savills Group and seek to secure combined business development opportunities.

Technical role and responsibilities

Preparation of fee proposals and pitching to existing and new clients.
Support and advise clients across the spectrum of Building surveying services, to include Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, strategic planning of projects (including providing advice on the overall approach, team, procurement routes, design management, project opportunities, key risks and mitigation).

To prepare and deliver professional reports and presentation of findings; and documentation required for the delivery of the projects.
Programme creation and management.
Contract administration (JCT suite of contracts).
Appointment of, and collaboration with, the professional teams on behalf of the client, to deliver complete information to the client for their consideration.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Skills and Knowledge:

The ideal candidate should be confident and have the ability to communicate well in writing and verbally.
They should possess excellent people skills and have the ability and desire to forge strong relationships with peers and clients.
They should be a team player who is willing to support their colleagues, to step in to deal with any issues that arise, and to contribute towards achieving team goals.
Be a trusted advisor to clients.
Strong commercial awareness.
Have the ability to work on their own initiative whilst knowing when to ask questions and to seek advice.
Be keen to learn and to support others in their development.
Take pride in their work and how others perceive it.
Be able to delegate effectively to maximise results.
Excellent relationship builder to generate business.
Cost management: financial and commercial acumen with excellent planning, budgeting and operational reporting skills.
Self-starter, who relishes challenges and strives for the best.
Confident with a positive outlook.

Technical Experience:

Has attained a vocational degree in Building Surveying, Construction or equivalent.
Has attained or is looking to attain MRICS qualification.
Other project management, engineering, design or cost management qualifications will also be considered.
Track record working in the Channel Islands delivering property advice and successful projects to clients.
Possesses vision and is able to develop complex strategies and solutions.
Ability to support colleagues whilst working across multiple instructions.
Focused with good attention to detail.
Organised and timely.
Strong team player: builds relationships and consults with others, quickly establishes trust and credibility.
Commits to challenging goals and delivers consistently against these.
Diplomatic and challenging with the ability to influence others.

Strong decision maker who gives assurance.
Ethical with strong integrity.

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Trust Administrator / Senior Administrator

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

69543

Published date:

16/12/2025

Summary

Trust Administrator / Senior Administrator

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Trust Administrator / Senior Administrator who demonstrates our core values and wants to build a rewarding career delivering client service excellence.

This role is a permanent contract, working within a trust and corporate services team to support high-net-worth individuals and their families.

The responsibilities

You’ll be working in a friendly and progressive environment as a member of the team to undertake a broad range of duties including:

Administrator:

assisting with the set up and maintenance of client information into the database; and statutory records including minutes of directors and shareholders meetings, and trustee resolutions
completing the day-to-day bookkeeping for companies and trusts up to trial balance including monthly reconciliations and downloading of statements
assisting with the opening and closing of entity bank accounts and assisting with review of incoming funds into client bank accounts, and working towards becoming competent in liaison with bankers over remittance of money, deposit accounts, investment transactions and settlement instructions
preparing emails and routing through to senior team members in readiness for sending, taking telephone messages and carrying out call backs
preparing routine investment review minutes
developing an understanding of the firm’s policies and procedures and how they impact day-to-day work
developing an awareness of tax and taking note of warning messages along with gaining knowledge on the formation of legal entities and trusts
updating the timekeeping system in line with expectations and striving to meet utilisation targets

Senior Administrator:

setting up and maintaining the client information database and statutory records including minutes of directors and shareholders meetings, and trustee resolutions
completing the day-to-day bookkeeping for companies and trusts up to trial balance including monthly reconciliations and downloading of statements
assisting team members with the opening and closing of entity bank accounts and assisting with the review of incoming funds to client bank accounts, noting any inconsistencies. Liaising with bankers over remittance of money deposit accounts and investment transactions and settlement instructions
liaising with intermediaries as directed by senior team members, including proactively making phone calls. Attending intermediary meetings and preparing meeting notes where appropriate. Discussing technical matters with senior team members to gain understanding
preparing routine investment review minutes and liaising with investment advisors and brokers, as required
working towards competency in the formation of legal entities and trusts and developing knowledge of registry requirements in common jurisdictions
acting in line with the firm’s policies and procedures and demonstrating good understanding of how they impact day to day working
gaining and developing an awareness of tax, taking note of warning messages
completing the timekeeping system and meeting utilisation targets

You

Administrator:

successful attainment of a minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade 4 (or C) and above, to include English and Maths
effective and confident communication skills along with the ability to converse with a range of people
ability to organise work schedule over the short term, with support if needed
ability to work to specified standards and service levels and propose solutions to resolve straight forward daily problems
evidence a positive and committed approach to teamwork and understand the importance of working together to provide excellent client service

Senior Administrator:

a sound understanding of tasks covering a range of activities using multiple methods, techniques and processes
may have attained or be working towards STEP or CGI, or equivalent, along with meeting your CPD requirements
effective communication skills and the ability to converse with a range of people,
adapting style with ease to suit the audience and situation
ability to identify and resolve non-complex issues, with support and direction
ability to prioritise and complete tasks to achieve deadlines, with support and direction
ability to work to specified standards and service levels and propose solutions to resolve straight forward daily problems
evidence a positive and committed approach to teamwork and understand the importance of working together to provide excellent client service

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Bursary Student 2026

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

68480

Published date:

05/12/2025

Summary

Bursary Student 2026 - Guernsey

Our Bursary Scheme offers students valuable support through a combination of financial assistance and practical work experience, helping them progress toward a successful legal career in the Channel Islands.

The scheme is open to local candidates studying for a degree in any subject at university who intend to pursue a legal career in Guernsey or Jersey.

Recipients benefit from:

An annual allowance, paid in three instalments
Up to eight weeks of paid work experience during holiday periods
A voucher for study materials for all new bursary students

We encourage our bursary students to make the most of their work experience, as it provides invaluable exposure to our core practice areas and offers a genuine insight into the type of work we do.

Beyond financial support, we aim to build lasting relationships with our bursary students by offering guidance and advice from our experienced teams as you make important career decisions.

Many of our bursary students have successfully transitioned onto our Trainee Scheme upon graduation, continuing their journey with Bedell Cristin.

Your Application

You will be asked to upload your CV and cover letter.

Please ensure your CV includes your academic grades, the institutions you studied at and any work experience.

Your cover letter should include more information about yourself. Please let us know why you are interested in a career in law, why you have applied for a bursary at Bedell Cristin and what qualities you think you can bring to the firm.

These can be in either PDF or Word document format.

Applications close at the end of February 2026.

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Bursary Student 2026

Jersey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

68481

Published date:

05/12/2025

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