Estates Apprentice
Dignity Funerals · Birmingham
Enterprise Wharf, Innovation Birmingham, Holt Street, B74BP
In the interim, the apprentice will be based at our current office in:
Duke Street, Sutton Coldfield
Any additional travel costs incurred as a result of commuting to Sutton Coldfield before the office move will be covered by Dignity.
About us:
It's inevitable that all ofus are going to deal with death at some time in our lives. It’s a fundamental,tragic part of what it is to be human. But the services that should besupporting us haven’t changed in decades. From writing your will to planning afuneral or organising probate, the way we deal with death can be complicatedand expensive. Instead of feeling supported, people feel lost.
But it doesn’t need to bethis way. We started Farewill to make the experience warmer, brighter, andfriendlier. Now we’re the UK’s top rated probate provider, and help ourcustomers pledge over £300 million a year to charities through gifts left intheir wills.
We’ve also joined the DignityGroup - one of the major providers of funeral services in the UK. Together,we’re on a mission to change the way the world deals with death. It’s no smalltask - and we’re looking for a Probate Solicitor to help us do it.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
· Handling multiple deadlines and managing workload well under pressure.
· Clear communication both written and verbal.
· Accuracy and attention to detail on administrative tasks.
· Quality of service provided to the wider business based on feedback.
· Contribution to team goals and overall targets
· Progress and achievement in apprenticeship milestones.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
| Data and Reporting · Maintain accurate records using management systems, databases and trackers · Support with the development of materials for meetings and other management briefings · Maintain trackers and support in the meeting of deadlines in regards to lease breaks and closures. Commercial Lease · Build competency across related property and estates areas including commercial and residential leasing. · Interpret leases (trained) to support with the investigation and resolution of faults and issues · Assist with lease negotiations to compile effective data · Prepare draft documentation including Heads of Terms and Rent Review Memoranda Branch Liaison · Coordinate the arrangement of visits with contractors, landlords and other stakeholders maintaining the appropriate systems in the process · Contribute with the preparation of management information and data to make effective business decisions Repair Obligation · Work with the onsite facilities team to manage ongoing repairs and maintenance and report to landlords where applicable. Finance · Support with the collation and budgeting of various financial documents that underpin the estates processes. Property Sourcing · Support with the sourcing of relevant properties and contribute effectively to the ongoing project plan of site relocation's and openings. |
Skills required
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
| · Beneficial: Either · Experience of clerical detail orientated work Or · Experience in retail or another high intensity customer facing role
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Qualifications required
Training you'll get
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
