Lettings Apprenticeship

Lettings Apprenticeship (Level 3 Housing and Property Management training programme)

About the team:

Property Management is comprised of a prime and a core team consisting of over 90 team members who manage 6,200 properties between them. Our property managers and team leaders are critical in providing a smooth journey for our landlords and tenants.

Training:

Level 3 Housing and Property Management training programme

On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Good communication and organisational skills
• Word and Excel capabilities
• Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Diligent and detail driven
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
• Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated

Day to day Property Management duties:

• Assist department managers with administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations
• Process supplier invoices and service charges
• Manage utilities by liaising with utility companies and contractors
• Send inventory check in and check out reports to tenants and landlords
• Open and distribute post across teams
• Verify and save accurate document within the internal system
• Handle tenancy renewals, working closely with landlords and tenants to understand their needs
• Oversee tenancy progression, ensuring timely and precise documentation, including tenancy agreements, invoices and deposit forms
• Manage client accounts by processing daily payments to contractors and landlords, including rent and credits
• Support local lettings teams with landlord onboarding as a lettings coordinator

Required Core Competencies:

• Good IT skills, including Excel, Power Point, Word
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to thrive in a fast paced environment, both individually and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures effectively
• Can do attitude
• Committed to follow company principles and values

Working Week:

Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to apprenticeship studies whilst in the office.

Career Development:

We will provide the full suite of Savills training programme including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as specific training relevant to your role.

We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up to date with changes to legislation and business needs.

Benefits:

• Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Scheme – Royal London
• Training
• 25 days annual leave 
• Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
• Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
• Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme

Entry requirements:

GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree.

You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.

Assessment for this role:

• Application Form – CV and essay question
• Personality Profile
• Interview (including presentation)

About Savills

Savills apprenticeship programme allows you to gain the training, experience and support you need to build a fulfilling career in real estate.

We pride ourselves on offering the best possible experience from the day you receive your offer letter with us, through to the training programmes that support your career development.

We work with the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust to offer property apprenticeship opportunities across our business in various locations. If you are passionate about a developing a professional career in property, and would prefer to learn on the job rather than studying full-time at university, these roles may suit you. We have 100 per cent retention rate of our apprentices, who go on to work for Savills after completion of the scheme.

How to apply

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