Lettings Consultant Apprentice @ SevenLiving

Lettings Consultant Apprentice @ SevenLiving

Location: Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PE (will be required to travel)

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in the summer, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are SevenLiving?

SevenLiving have been trading since 2019 and were born as a result of the founders seeing a niche in the market for both effective property management and maintenance, and the growing short term or “Air BNB” marketplace which provide a welcomed new income stream for new investors.

They have a portfolio of more than 500 properties (and growing!), and a mixture of private investors, funds, and larger corporate landlords. They’re a streamlined, prop-tech led business who aim to compete with some of the most successful brands in the business.

WHAT will I get from working with SevenLiving?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8.30/9am-5.30pm (occasional Saturdays)
• QUALIFICATION: Housing & Property Management Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining a relaxed, vibrant company that’s owned by a property developer so you will be able to see and visit some prestigious developments. You will be part of the Lettings Team and contribute to the growth and development of the department. The portfolio is spread across the UK with most of the properties being situated within Birmingham, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire so ability to travel is preferred. The Lettings team form part of their exciting new start-up business which also includes the fast-growing market of Short-Term Lettings. This role will work solely with Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assist customers getting ready to move into their new homes
• Updating customer database
• Managing email enquiries
• Deal with enquiries, qualification, appointment booking, new offers, referencing and tenancy move ins.
• Assist wider team where needed
• Accompanying customers and colleagues on appointments and viewings
• 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 GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Efficiency
• Effective communication
• Problem solving
• Team working
• Administrative
• Attention to detail
• Driving License (Preferred)

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://sevenliving.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/housing/