Property Management Apprentice
Level: 3
Employer: DRAKE & CO ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED
Location: Anson Parade
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.
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Expected start date: 01/12/2026
Hours per week: 32.5 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
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
About employer
Drake & Co has been established for over 40 years and is a well-respected lettings agency based in South Manchester. We specialise in student lettings, with properties across popular areas including Rusholme, Victoria Park, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Fallowfield and Withington.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team has an in-depth understanding of the local market, and over the years we’ve developed a way of working that consistently delivers strong results for both landlords and tenants. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, vibrant office with a long-standing reputation in the area.
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.
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.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
