Housing and Property Management Apprenticeship

Property Apprentice @ Move Now Properties

Location: 10 Rishworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 3BY (also S75 6AS on weekly rota basis)

WHO are Move Now Properties?

This is a family company that is currently expanding. They offer property sales, property lettings and holiday let services. One of the company’s longest-standing traditions is working with the local communities and their projects. The team raise money throughout the year for various charities – from coffee mornings to team days out – to bring awareness to local and national causes.

You will be joining a small, friendly team in a relaxed but professional environment. Everyone works together and supports each other and there will be in house training for any suitable applicants. They have a history of supporting apprentices and offering permanent roles with a keenness to recruit and develop talent!

WHAT will I get from working with Move Now Properties?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm
• QUALIFICATION: Housing & Property Management Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Free tea & coffee, and Property Industry knowledge.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining a welcoming team and gaining valuable knowledge and experience to start your career in the Housing sector. Your daily tasks will include:

• Organising viewings for properties for Sale/Let.
• Managing queries with relation to tenancy inspections.
• Writing brochures for property adverts.
• Administering minor works, routine maintenance contracts & various H&S reports.
• Obtaining quotations from contractors and quotes for clients.
• Instructing and liaising with contractors.
• Actioning works & report on the findings of reactive and planned maintenance.
• Dealing with property owners, lettings managers and tenants’ queries verbally and in written form.
• Updating the company knowledge-based systems & prepare quotes.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Housing & Property Management Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including decision making & collaborative working, housing legislation, tenancy types, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Driving License and access to a vehicle are required as you will need to travel in this role.
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• IT, organisation & presentation skills.
• Attention to detail, initiative & administrative.
• Some office/admin experience and an expressed interest in the housing sector.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.movenowproperties.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/housing/