Business Support Apprentice - Estate Agency

LOVEJOY STEVENS BERKSHIRE LTD

NEWBURY (RG14 5DH)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 June 2026

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Summary

Interested in Estate Agency? This is a great opportunity to join a well established Estate Agency in Newbury who have an excellent track record with apprentices! Providing business support to the Block Management Team, you'll get a wide ranging skill set and an understanding of how the business works with support and mentoring from the whole team.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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3 month probation period and then further review after 12 months.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm and then Saturday 8.45am - 2.00pm on a rota basis (with a day off in the week)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Dealing with clients in person, on the telephone and via email
  • Preparing marketing details including online and social media.
  • Arranging viewings
  • Dealing with contractors involved in all aspects of property maintenance
  • Preparing tenancy agreements and inventories
  • Checking tenant references
  • General business administration

Where you'll work

63 CHEAP STREET
NEWBURY
RG14 5DH

Training

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

Training provider

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • Working towards the Business Administration level 3 Apprenticeship you will have a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting with a WBTC Training Consultant and 1 day a month group training at our centre in Newbury
  • Functional skills Level 2 will be delivered remotely through tutor led sessions if needed

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

This role will require working on a Saturday morning on a rota. The team are based in the office.

About this employer

Lovejoy Stevens is an independent company based in Newbury delivering a service to our clients which is both professional and personal. Established in 2001 by Robert Lovejoy, a career estate agent with over 30 years experience in both the sale and rental of residential property. Our team is highly motivated and committed to fulfilling our client's needs. We offer our clients a tailor-made service that is second to none, priding ourselves on our attention to detail. All our viewings are accompanied by our friendly staff members who are on hand to give you the best advice when buying or renting a house through us. You can expect from us straight forward advice and never-ending determination to get results.

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

Company benefits

  • 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Training and development will be supported to progress your career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Rachel Eaves

rachel@wbtc-uk.com

07922 426414

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038663.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)