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Matthew James Property Consultants - Lettings Apprentice MATTHEW JAMES PROPERTY CONSULTANTS LTD

Matthew James Property Consultants is looking for the right candidate who is keen to take on this great opportunity to join their small professional team. The successful candidate will be a positive, driven & confident individual who is eager to learn new skills, gain knowledge and build a career within the property industry.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000093404

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Property maintenance - chasing outstanding maintenance jobs
  • Instructing contractors
  • Liaising with landlords & tenants via email and phone
  • Tracking ongoing maintenance jobs
  • Attending properties to carry out inspections
  • Writing reports on the state of properties
  • Producing inspection reports per property & emailing them to landlords
  • Showing potential tenants around properties

Desired skills & Personal qualities:

  • Has a desire to deliver outstanding customer service
  • Confident telephone manner
  • Excellent face-to-face and telephone manner
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Responsible, reliable & trustworthy
  • PC literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Can do attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Excellent time keeping
  • Ability to work a part of a team
  • Driven

Entry requirements:

  • Full UK Driving Licence & Own Car
  • Minimum 4 A*-C /  9-4 GCSEs or equivalent

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Housing and Property Management Level 3
  • English and maths Functional Skills (If Required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • To become a letting negotiator doing viewings alongside inspections & property maintenance

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Initiative, Team working, Customer care skills, Logical, Organisation skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4) Desired

Things to consider

To being with a majority of the job will be computer-based & on the phone --- You will be working in an office at the employer’s property who has young children so you must be trustworthy.

About the employer

Established in 2018, Matthew James Property Consultants is a small family-run business based in Colchester that deals in property management & lettings. Combining years of industry knowledge with a truly personalised service they strive to deliver a high-quality service to their customers that is beyond what they’d ordinarily expect. The successful candidate will join the team and work alongside the manager Matt and will play a crucial role in the business and gain valuable experience within the property sector.

Employer

MATTHEW JAMES PROPERTY CONSULTANTS LTD

Address

22 Shakespeare Road

COLCHESTER

CO3 4HL

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRE TO LEARN LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Housing and property management

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: today