Property Management Apprentice

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.

What you'll do

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

Training

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.

After the apprenticeship

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.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade C or above (Level 4 or above))
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade C or above (Level 4 or above))

Things to consider

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.

Benefits

• BrightHR discounts platform - enjoy savings on trips, tech, shopping and more
• Free on-site parking - your own allocated parking spot for convenient parking right at the office

About the 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.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Housing and property management (level 3), Sales, marketing and procurement
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 32.5 hours a week. Working week: 32.5 hours per week. 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Saturdays 10am to 1pm.
• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,000 a year