Housing and Property Management Apprenticeship

Apprentice Property Manager @ Bristol Property Partnership

Location: Horfield House, 10 Lockleaze Road, Horfield, BS7 9RR

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start and requires you to have a full UK driving license and your own vehicle.

WHO are Bristol Property Partnership?

Bristol Property Partnership is an award-winning provider of high-quality private rental accommodation to tenants in Bristol.  They specialise in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) for young professionals and have over 500 units on their books.  They strive to deliver fantastic service and value to their customers, and you'll be one of 3 property managers responsible for managing your own portfolio of properties. You’ll be the first point of contact for all your tenants, landlords and contractors.  

This is your chance to learn all aspects of property management from true experts in their field.  The variety of the role will allow you to develop a wide range of skills with the opportunity to progress towards an exciting career.

WHAT will I get from working with Bristol Property Partnership?

• EARN: Starting at £17,000 per year, 37.5 hours per week.
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (finish at 5pm on Fridays).
• QUALIFICATION: Housing & Property Management Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Team bonuses & events, small, family run business, company pension, free onsite parking & bike to work scheme.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Are you looking to start a career in property management? Do you enjoy problem solving and helping people? Are you looking for a busy, varied job role with customer contact?

Bristol Property Partnership are looking for a motivated, energetic apprentice property manager to join their small, friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all there is to know about property management and lettings whilst gaining a professional qualification in the housing and property sector at the same time. Your daily tasks will include:

• Undertaking regular inspections of your properties to ensure they meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Liaising with tenants and landlords regarding maintenance work needed, or that you recommend, to keep your properties secure, warm and a great place to live for your tenants.
• Working alongside the sales and lettings team to ensure properties and rooms are re-let quickly for your landlords.
• Completing check outs when tenants leave and releasing deposits.
• Checking in new tenants and reviewing ongoing rents.
• Keeping all information up to date on property management systems and ensuring tenants and landlords are responded to promptly and actions needed logged and completed.
• 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 5 GCSEs at Grade 6-9 (including Maths & English).
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Great communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• A love of organisation and great attention to detail.
• Thrives on providing great customer service.
• Must have full driving licence and your own car.

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://bristolpropertypartnership.co.uk/

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