AboutOakfield EstateAgents
OakfieldEstate Agents have been established since 1996 and offer servicesin residential lettings property sales and block management and wehave gained a wealth of experience in the work that we have donefor over 25 years. Our successful track record and strongreputation means that we are often the first company that customerswill turn to and we remain one of the leading modern independentagents in the SouthEast.
Tocontinue the growth of this reputable and very successfuldepartment we are seeking a trainee Property Manager to join ourBlock Management Team based at our Head Office in St Leonards onSea EastSussex.
Thisposition is ideal for a school or college leaver that wants to gaina career in property management or indeed for someone who takes aninterest in the industry and is eager to learn. This is an excitingopportunity to become part of our experienced and very hardworkingteam and to gain real handson experience which can lay the rightstepping stones to a greatcareer.
Theright applicant will need to be highly motivated to learn organisedprofessional and above all be able to deliver a firstclass customerservice that is expected by our customers. You will also beexpected to work towards gaining a qualification with the IRPM(Institute of Residential PropertyManagement).
Youwill be part of a team looking after a wide spectrum of buildingsand estates across Hastings Bexhill and Eastbourne. You will needto be able to build good relationships between contractors andclients and you will need to be a positive person who is able todeliver solutions to any problems reported and work well underpressure.
Dayto DayResponsibilities
* Tohandle reports of maintenance issues quickly andefficiently
* Arrangingsuppliers and contractors for maintenance and quotations forvariousservices
* Todeal with customer enquiries efficiently via telephone andemail
* Toassist Property Managers with administrative tasks and recordkeeping
* Toassist with preparing annualbudgets
* Toassist with regular propertyinspections
* Tohelp prepare newsletters and other managementcirculars
* Toassist with arranging various insurances on behalf ofclients
* Tohelp support the whole team with other day to day issues thatarise
* Todeliver outstanding customerservice
* Keepingup to date with and abiding by all current legislation in theindustry
WhatApprenticeship Training will youReceive
Thesuccessful applicant will complete and obtainaLevel3 Housing and Property Management Qualification through LearningCurve Group.
Youwill be taughtthrough:
* 46Weekly 121 Sessions with yourtutor
* 6weekly hours of Off The JobTraining
* Thecourse is a 15 month longprogramme
* Moreinfo can be found here
NextSteps
Ifthis sounds like the perfect role for you submit an application!Once we receive your CV one of our team will be in touch to helpyou with the next stage. The application process includes aninformal chat with our recruitment team which will be booked inaround your schedule followed by a more formal employer interviewifshortlisted.
Requirements
DesiredSkills andQualities
* Candidatesshould be able to communicate well with a good/professionaltelephone manner and good written/interpersonalskills.
* GoodIT and keyboardskills
* Beconfident with an outgoingpersonality.
* Abilityto relate well to others both coworkers andcustomers.
* Beable to plan prioritise and organize theirwork.
* Adaptabilityandflexibility.Youwill be required to multitask and be open to new ideas andconcepts.
* Willingnessto learn and develop within theorganisation.
EligibilityCriteria
* Youmust have the right to work in the UK and valid residency status toapply for thisapprenticeship.
Benefits
SalaryHours andBenefits
* 13312 perannum
* Mondayto Friday 8:30am5:30pm
* Generousannual leaveentitlement
* CompanyPension
* OnsiteParking
* PrivateMedicalInsurance
Desired Skills and Qualities Candidates should be able tocommunicate well with a good/professional telephone manner and goodwritten/interpersonal skills. Good IT and keyboard skills Beconfident with an outgoing personality. Ability to relate well toothers, both co-workers and customers. Be able to plan, prioritiseand organize their work. Adaptability and flexibility. You will berequired to multi-task and be open to new ideas and concepts.Willingness to learn and develop within the organisation.Eligibility Criteria You must have the right to work in the UK, andvalid residency status to apply for thisapprenticeship.