Property Administration Apprentice

Are you looking to kick start your career in the exciting world of property? 

Umega Lettings are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as an Property Administration Apprentice. You will play a vital role in supporting the lettings and estate agency teams with a variety of administrative and support tasks. You’ll gain hands-on experience with broad exposure to different elements and teams.

What will I be doing?

Your responsibilities will be varied and you’ll be fully supported to learn and develop the skills you’ll need to complete your role successfully. You will undertake the following tasks, along with other business support work according to the needs of the team and the learning and development of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks such as handling customer enquiries via phone and email, handling and recording key movements, data entry, and maintaining accurate records across a variety of software systems
• Respond to customer enquiries and requests promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and greeting customers who
  visit our office with a warm welcome
• Assist in the preparation and processing of lease agreements, conducting thorough reference checks on prospective tenants, and coordinating lease signings
• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials for rental properties, including online listings, photographs, and virtual tours using our specialist Giraffe360 camera
• After training, conducting viewings at rental properties with assistance - meeting potential tenants to show them round, answer initial queries and advise them on the application process

What do I need to be successful?

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in the property sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and a good standard of computer literacy
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team

Salary:

£18,000 per annum

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Benefits:

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals in the real estate industry
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of tenants and property owners within the Edinburgh community

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer.  Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work.  They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. 

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!