Business Administration Apprentice - Estate Agents

EweMove Taunton

TAUNTON (TA1 5BA)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 21 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 March 2025


Summary

Ewe Move Estate Agents are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join their franchise in Taunton with an option for some flexible home working. You will be dealing with all aspects of administration, creating property adverts and dealing with customer enquiries whilst working towards a Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Wage

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

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm (1-hour lunch break included). Saturday working to be discussed

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 22 April 2025

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

The job duties will include providing office support including:

  • Answering phones and taking messages
  • Handling enquiries about properties from potential buyers
  • Collecting feedback from potential buyers and updating vendors on a regular basis
  • Booking property viewings and valuations
  • Producing reports, brochures, promotional information, and other written material
  • General admin tasks
  • Generate sales leads for mortgages and conveyancing
  • Update computer records
  • Provide excellent customer service to all clients

Where you’ll work

2 AYLANDS ROAD
TAUNTON
TA1 5BA

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

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

  • Full training will be given leading to a recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Full on-the-job training will be delivered
  • Off-the-job training will be supported by Crown Vocational Training
  • You will also complete the Functional Skills in maths and English up to and including Level 2 (if you already do not hold the equivalent)
  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Other requirements

Although remote working is offered, you will be required to work in the office at least 2-3 days per week.

About this company

Founded in 2013, EweMove has become one of the biggest national brands on the market. The most incredible achievement has to be the fact that you have voted us the 'UK's Most Trusted Agent' for 7 years running from 2015 to 2022!

https://www.ewemove.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The right candidate could progress into a variety of roles, such as:

  • Senior Administrator
  • Junior Manager
  • General Manager

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 VAC1000311373.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Monday 21 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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