Estate Agent Apprentice - Lettings

GREENWOOD PROPERTY CONSULTANTS LTD

Colchester (CO3 3EZ)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 March 2026

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Summary

Greenwood Property Agents are a busy and successful property lettings and estate agency firm based in Colchester. They are looking for an apprentice to provide support to the lettings department, managing the rental properties, whilst advancing their learning in Housing Property Management.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Housing and property management (level 3)
Hours
Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00 (1 hour for lunch unpaid) Wednesday - Friday, 10:00 - 17:00 (1 hour for lunch unpaid) Every Saturday, 09:00 - 15:00 (30 minute break unpaid) Monday and Sundays are days off

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a hunger to learn and have a career in the lettings industry. 

Responsibilities are to include but not limited to:

  • Providing full administration support to the department by answering telephone calls and emails
  • Working alongside the sales progression and lettings teams
  • Interacting with customers on social media
  • Completing data collection
  • General office tasks
  • Keeping a log of energy performance certificates
  • Tagging property keys
  • Helping our sales team collect feedback from viewings
  • Conducting supervised viewings, gathering feedback, and updating the company CRM system
  • Working with colleagues
  • Managing the office diary
  • Maintaining good client relationships between the agency and the landlords via regular communication
  • Take on any required tasks of the office as and when needed

Where you'll work

87 Crouch Street
Colchester
CO3 3EZ

Training

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

Training provider

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

Training course

Housing and property management (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Customer Service: Apply a range of customer service skills in order to provide a professional, accurate, timely, ethical and non-judgemental front line service which meets the needs of a diverse range of customers and stakeholders
  • Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication skills to enable timely identification and/or resolution of issues for customers and appropriate signposting to other colleagues and/or partner agencies.
  • Collaborative working: Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve individual, team and business targets.
  • Respond to vulnerability: Use skill and judgment to understand the needs of vulnerable individuals and groups(including those with complex needs) and respond appropriately
  • Information collection and sharing: Use a variety of methods to identify, collect and communicate technical and other information in a confident and effective manner.
  • Influencing and negotiating skills: Influence and negotiate with customers, partners and suppliers.
  • Self Management: Organise and plan their own work to ensure tasks are completed and deadlines met.
  • Problem Solving: Use a problem solving and flexible approach in their day to day duties.
  • Tools and Equipment: Effective use of IT equipment and software, through administration and the appropriate use of work equipment
  • Decision making: Effective decision making in order to apply the businesses objectives and priorities.

Training schedule

  • Housing and property management level 3 apprenticeship standard
  • Face to face delivery at place of work

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Confident telephone manner

About this employer

Estate and Lettings Agents in Colchester

As your local, award-winning Colchester estate and letting agents, we’re here to help you navigate the local property market with confidence. Whether you're a first-time buyer, an experienced investor, or looking for a rental property, our team of dedicated experts is committed to delivering outstanding service tailored to your individual needs.

With years of experience in the Colchester property market, we offer comprehensive services to ensure you achieve your property goals. From finding your dream home to securing the best value for your investment, we guide you through every step of the process. Our in-depth knowledge of the local market, combined with our commitment to customer satisfaction, sets us apart as the trusted choice for property transactions in Colchester.

 

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

After this apprenticeship

  • The possibility of joining the team full time after the completion of the apprenticeship may be available for the right candidate. However, this is not always guaranteed

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

Katie

katie@rmtraining.co.uk

01702 782001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019150.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)