Junior Estate Agent Apprentice

Summary

Gibson & Brennan are a fast-growing estate agency who are looking to hire an apprentice that wants to kick-start their career in the exciting world of residential sales! This customer facing role involves providing essential administrative support to ensure successful property sales while gaining hands on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Junior estate agent (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with a weekday off), 1-hour unpaid lunch break

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an apprentice at Gibson & Brennan, you’ll:

Proactively engage in door-to-door canvassing, visiting properties listed with other agents that have not sold successfully to offer our services. (This is a key part of the role and requires confidence and strong communication skills)
Canvass the local area to generate leads and identify potential sellers
Assist in listing properties by gathering key details and photos for marketing
Support the sales team with administrative tasks and client inquiries
Shadow experienced estate agents during property viewings
Conduct market research to help with pricing strategies
Help prepare marketing materials, including brochures and online listings
Maintain accurate client records and appointment schedules
Provide exceptional customer service to clients in person and over the phone
Attend training sessions to develop your skills as a future estate agent
Learn how to conduct property valuations and understand client needs
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth day to day operations

Where you'll work

Suite 4, Sharp House
The Gloucesters, Cromton Close, Basildon
Basildon
SS14 3AY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Junior estate agent (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

To demonstrate an understanding of the competitive market-place and commerciality of Estate Agency, Innovation, recognising opportunities and referrals.
To be able to organise and plan work in a flexible manner to ensure tasks are prioritised and completed within agreed timescales. Show effective decision making in order to ensure work and tasks are completed in line with instruction and on time, including the principles of productivity, diary management, prioritising, targets/objectives and to understand task setting.
To be able to work effectively with internal colleagues and external partners to achieve individual, team and business targets, identify solutions to problems, appreciate the importance of team working, and understand job roles and where they fit within the team. To use appropriate communication and interpersonal skills such as active listening, engagement and managing ambition.
Know how to manage the relationship with the customer. Know the importance of written, verbal and non-verbal communication (including body language), email, letter, telephone and personal etiquette.
Appropriate use of social media sites, ie. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and smartphone applications.
Effective use of IT equipment and software, including specific sales and lettings packages, phone systems, use of mobile phones, measuring devices, dictation machines, damp meters, touch typing, cameras, PCs/laptops/tablets, multifunction copiers, cloud data systems (and data compliance), safety devices.
To be able to demonstrate presentation skills, viewing and selling properties, cross selling, lettings and referrals. Standard methods of concluding sales; understanding needs.
To have an understanding of active listening, active questioning, empathy, handling difficult people and situations, objection handling, public relations and research. To be inquisitive, respectful, polite and know how to take control of a negotiation conversation.
Be able to apply a range of administrative skills in order to support the range of estate agency activities and related services. An understanding of the importance and use of digital and hardcopy records, including appropriate software packages. Diary management, filing, making and receiving telephone calls.
Demonstrate both spoken and written ‘business English’ and the difference between internal and external communications etiquette (email, letter, telephone) and numeracy (use of percentages).

Your training plan

Junior Estate Agent level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
20% off-the-job training
Functional skills if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative
Patience
A full UK Driving licence
Confidence

Other requirements

A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle is required at time of application (essential for conducting property viewings).

About this company

At Gibson & Brennan, we pride ourselves on delivering a personal and professional estate agency service that achieves outstanding results. With 35 years of combined experience in the industry, we know what it takes to succeed, and we’re passionate about helping the next generation do the same. Our journey started just like yours. Both of our directors began their careers as apprentices, learning the business from the ground up. Now, as owners of our own estate agency, we understand the value of hands on experience and the right support in building a successful career. That’s why we’re committed to providing the same opportunity for those eager to start their journey in the property industry. We believe in being friendly, honest, and transparent, always striving to make the moving process as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients. Every property we handle receives the same dedication and attention to detail, with a tailored marketing strategy designed to achieve the best possible results. At Gibson & Brennan, we don’t just sell homes, we build careers. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in estate agency, we’d love to hear from you.

https://www.gibsonandbrennan.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate, there is potential for full-time employment and progression to higher level qualifications.

If you're ready to take the first step in your estate agency career and be part of a growing company, apply now and join a team with a wealth of knowledge and industry experience!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katie

kbarton@crownvt.co.uk

01702411924

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318916.

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Closes in 19 days (Monday 26 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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