Property Manager Apprentice OAKFIELD P M LTD

What you will do in your working day

About Oakfield Estate Agents

Oakfield Estate Agents have been established since 1996 and offer services in residential lettings, property sales and block management, and we have gained a wealth of experience in the work that we have done for over 25 years. Our successful track record and strong reputation means that we are often the first company that customers will turn to, and we remain one of the leading, modern, independent agents in the South East.

To continue the growth of this reputable and very successful department, we are seeking a trainee Property Manager to join our Block Management Team based at our Head Office in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.

This position is ideal for a school or college leaver that wants to gain a career in property management, or indeed for someone who takes an interest in the industry and is eager to learn. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our experienced and very hard-working team and to gain real hands-on experience which can lay the right stepping stones to a great career.

The right applicant will need to be highly motivated to learn, organised, professional and above all be able to deliver a first-class customer service that is expected by our customers. You will also be expected to work towards gaining a qualification with the IRPM (Institute of Residential Property Management).

You will be part of a team looking after a wide spectrum of buildings and estates across Hastings, Bexhill and Eastbourne. You will need to be able to build good relationships between contractors and clients and you will need to be a positive person who is able to deliver solutions to any problems reported and work well under pressure.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• To handle reports of maintenance issues quickly and efficiently
• Arranging suppliers and contractors for maintenance and quotations for various services
• To deal with customer enquiries efficiently via telephone and email
• To assist Property Managers with administrative tasks and record keeping
• To assist with preparing annual budgets
  To assist with regular property inspections
• To help prepare newsletters and other management circulars
• To assist with arranging various insurances on behalf of clients
• To help support the whole team with other day to day issues that arise
• To deliver outstanding customer service
• Keeping up to date with and abiding by all current legislation in the industry

The training you will be getting

The successful applicant will complete and obtain a Level 3 Housing and Property Management Qualification through Learning Curve Group. 

You will be taught through:

• 4-6 Weekly 1-2-1 Sessions with your tutor
• 6 weekly hours of Off The Job Training
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required
• The course is a 15 month long programme
• More info can be found here – https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/housing-and-property-management-apprenticeship/

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• There will be the opportunity for a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.