Property Management Apprentice
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Company: DRAKE & CO ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED
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Location: Manchester, M14 5HZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,000.00 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000052852
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Application Deadline Date: 15/11/2026
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Start Date: 01/12/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 32.5 hours per week. 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Saturdays 10am to 1pm.
Brief Description
Property Management Apprentice - Level 3 Housing & Property Managment Apprenticship.
This paid position offers a valuable oppourtunity to gain a nationally recoginsed Level 3 qualification whilst working towards building a long-term career in the property industry.
Training to be Provided
Housing and Property Management Level 3.
Training schedule is set out by the training provider. This is a mix of in person face to face training at their Manchester office every term and monthly teams meetings.
Future Prospects
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.
Vacancy Detail
Day-to-day you will be interacting with clients through a variety of mediums, face to face, over the phone, and via digital platforms. The successful candidate should have a confident ‘can do’ attitude and will develop a highly transferable set of knowledge and skills over the course of the apprenticeship.
Property Marketing & Viewings alongside senior staff member:
- Conducting property tours for groups of students and helping them navigate the application process
- Tenant Support: Acting as a friendly, professional point of contact for students (and often their parents/guarantors) regarding tenancies and rent
- Property Inspections with senior staff members: Carrying out termly visits to ensure our houses are being looked after and identifying any "wear and tear" issues
- Maintenance Liaison: Coordinating with contractors to fix everything from broken kettles to boiler issues, ensuring minimal disruption to students' studies
- Compliance: Learning the specific legal requirements for HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation), including fire safety and licensing
Other Information
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.