Property Management Apprentice

Drake & Co has been established for over 40 years and is a well-respected lettings agency based in South Manchester. We specialise in student lettings, with properties across popular areas including Rusholme, Victoria Park, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Fallowfield and Withington.

32.5 hours per week. 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Saturdays 10am to 1pm. 32 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C or above (Level 4 or above))
• Maths (grade C or above (Level 4 or above))

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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

Communication Skills: You’re confident, approachable, and able to build rapport quickly with clients and student groups.

Must be confident using phones, email and digital systems.

Resilience: The student market moves fast, You’ll need to keep your cool under pressure.

Organisation and Attention to Detail: Managing multiple sets of keys and legal documents requires a sharp eye and a tidy mind.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

English (grade C or above (Level 4 or above)), Maths (grade C or above (Level 4 or above)), Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

After this apprenticeship

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

Gaining a Level 3 qualification while learning the highly specialised student rental market. The housing sector is massive in Manchester - this is a fantastic springboard into senior property management or lettings roles.

Apprentices have the opportunity to study an industry recognised qualification alongside their apprenticeship. Options include the Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice and The Property Institute Level 3 Course in Leasehold Property Management for Apprentices. During their qualification, apprentices receive student membership, granting access to resources, webinars, and industry events.

Progression - successful apprentices who demonstrate the right attitude and aptitude will be offered the opportunity to progress into a permanent Property Manager and Lettings Negotiator role, with further salary increases and career development opportunities.