Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to start your career within the property lettings sector as a Customer Service and Support Apprentice. Working in...
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This is an excellent opportunity to start your career within the property lettings sector as a Customer Service and Support Apprentice. Working in the student lettings office you will be assisting with all aspects of the student lettings sector and working directly with customer enquiries.
Apprenticeship summary
- Annual wage
£9,379.50
Wages explained
- Working week
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm (1 hour unpaid lunchbreak). There will be requirement to work Saturdays (1 - 2 Saturdays per month). Working times will be confirmed at interview.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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- Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
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What will the apprentice be doing?
The business supports student accommodation requirements and covers most of the city areas. We offer the potential candidate a great chance to get involved with all aspects of the property letting business and to be involved in a variety of tasks that could include:
- Manning the front desk when required and ensuring every customer is greeted in a friendly, positive and enthusiastic manner
- Data inputting to our digital systems
- Creating tenancy agreements
- Responding to phone/email enquiries
- Ensuring all enquiries are dealt with swiftly or passed to the correct department
- Providing marketing/social media support for advertising properties to prospective applicants
- Processing of client and business information
- Supporting any other business tasks as necessary
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Full Customer Service Practitioner qualification - Level 2
- On the job training to support role development
- Off the job training to support qualification requirements
- Employer to allocate dedicated training time for Off the job training requirements
- Functional Skills support - (maths/English) - if required
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Employer is keen to encourage and develop candidate as much as possible and support any progression opportunities upon successful of Level 2 qualification
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Multi-tasking skills, Trustworthy, Willingness to learn
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*/9 - C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A*/9 - C/4) Desired
Things to consider
Part of qualification will require regular College attendance (one full day every two weeks) to support qualification requirements. College is based near Marsh Mills, Plymouth.
About the employer
Student Choice Plymouth were established in 2013 and have grown rapidly to become one of the city's market leaders when it comes to student accommodation and have experience in all aspects of the property market from buying and development to letting and selling.
Employer
Student Choice Plymouth
Address
60 NORTH ROAD EAST
PLYMOUTH
PL4 6AL
Training
Training provider
FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £9,379.50 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plymouth, PL4 6AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: One location
