Estate Agent/Lettings Negotiator and Business Apprentice

Summary

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Deu Estates are seeking an enthusiastic business and property apprentice to join their friendly and fun team. You will gain vast knowledge of the property industry along with gaining many business functional skills which will aid you in any future profession. Apply now!

Annual wage: £16,500 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm. Every other Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm. 5 days a week. Midweek day off when Saturday is worked.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 10 January
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are offering a placement here at Deu Estates:

The Role will include:

Arranging viewings
Handling calls and emails
Viewing properties with clients
Administration
Signing up tenants on internal systems
Chasing paperwork
Filing and data entry
Property Management and assisting customers who have specific needs.
Lead generation and reaching targets.
Build customer’s interest in the services and products offered by the company.
Emails/telephone correspondence

Along with all the above, you will gain vast knowledge of the property industry along with gaining many functional skills which will aid you in any future profession.

Where you’ll work

138 Cardigan Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS6 1LU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BOOM TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which includes:

Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Business
You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
End Point Assessment (online)
Occasional group classes with other learners
Functional Skills Level 2 in maths & English if required
Business Administrator Certificate from IFATE and City & Guilds

More information here:

https://boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses/apprenticeships

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Confident
Reliable
Focused

Other requirements

Ability to drive or learning is essential due to the nature of the role.

About this company

Deu Estates is one of the longest and largest running Letting Agents in Leeds, specialising in residential and commercial lettings. Our extensive portfolio boasts a diverse range of properties available to let for student, professionals and families. We predominately look after properties in the City Centre, Headingley, Hyde Park, Burley areas. We have approximately 500 properties on our books of which are roughly half owned by the directors. There are 10 members of the team at present.

http://www.deuestates.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays Pension contribution Casual dress Lunch contribution Social work events

After this apprenticeship

We would award a full time position to the candidate. Depending on their work ethic and knowledge gained - the salary will be decided upon completion of the apprenticeship.

There is room to develop and grow within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOOM TRAINING LIMITED

Amy Gould

amy@boomtrainingltd.co.uk

02380004210

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291082.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Thursday 9 January at 11:59pm)

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