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Business Administration Apprentice Grimwood Estates

Grimwood Estates provides a bespoke, professional approach to property sales & letting services and they are looking for an apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate must be dynamic, have excellent communication skills and be willing to learn and work in a fast-paced sales environment.

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Closing date: 19 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    NAMW plus commission.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays, hours to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000096496

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

In this role you have the opportunity to start your administration career in the estate agency environment, this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a future as an estate agent. Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Efficiently and proactively dealing with incoming enquiries
  • Corresponding with existing and new clients via telephone & email
  • Pass messages to the appropriate in a timely manner
  • Arranging appointments
  • Liaise with vendors and buyers
  • Actively pursue and identify new business to grow the register
  • Prepare property details and write descriptions
  • Generally, assist in the smooth running of the office
  • You will be expected to be professional at all times
  • Assist colleagues with any required duties

There will be other ad hoc duties where the ideal candidate will be required to carry out from time to time to support the business.

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

  • Level 3 Business Administration at Redcar & Cleveland College
  • Functional Skills maths & English, if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Dynamic, Willing to learn, Able to work under pressure

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
Other Driving licence (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

No Estate Agency/sales experience is required, however a driving license, own car and good local knowledge of the East Cleveland area is preferred.

About the employer

Grimwood Estates provides a bespoke, professional approach to property sales & letting services. Whether you're a seller, buyer, landlord or a tenant, our aim is to offer the highest standard of service whilst not charging the Earth. We believe in developing a long term working relationship with our clients and by offering an honest service with an emphasis on customer care coupled with an acute attention to detail, we feel Grimwood Estates is best placed to be YOUR Estate Agent. Rob Grimwood-Bullock, has years of Estate Agency experience in the local area and over time has built an enviable reputation for high quality customer service and achieving results.

Employer

Grimwood Estates

Address

26 Milton Street

Saltburn-By-The-Sea

TS12 1DG

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Training

Training provider

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Contact

Anna Harper

Anna.harper@the-etc.ac.uk

07436 795883

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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