Job Description

An opportunity to start a career and complete an Apprenticeship within a busy St Albans Estate Agency

Business Administration Apprenticeship

Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year. The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university, as they need to be available immediately. Please consider if the business is a viable commute, as we are unable to consider applications where there is a long commute or if there is a need to relocate.

An opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice

This position is an important role within a busy and fast-paced working environment where you will learn to become an effective Lettings Negotiator. You will be provided with an extensive training programme that will enable you to answer calls from prospective clients, register interested parties, conduct viewings and generally oversee the lettings process on each property from start to finish. For a candidate demonstrating the right skills and motivation, this is a great opportunity to understand how one of the top Estate Agents in St Albans operates.

Future Prospects

Absolutely there is. Upon qualification there is the opportunity to take on the role as a permanent member of the team and aim for more senior positions in the agency. Salary is very much dependent on aptitude and how they progress during their time with Northwood. There are further opportunities to work in other teams such as Maintenance, Accounts, Lettings & Sales. As a large, growing agency there will be even greater opportunities as time progresses.

We employed Apprentices in 2013, 2019, 2023 and 2025 who have developed into a very effective and valued Negotiators and Property Managers.

The Estate Agency

One of the largest Estate Agents in St Albans offering its clients Lettings & Management services, as well as Sales. Although we are part of a network of 90 branches across the UK, it is a franchise and therefore individually owned with very much a personal touch. We are currently a team of 11 who work hard but who are very friendly and supportive of each other.

Your role

Providing vital support to the team to ensure the smooth functioning of the Lettings team. This position sits within the Sales and Lettings Team and involves: Answer calls from potential clients Register interested parties Book-in viewings Conduct viewings Negotiate with tenants and liaise with Landlords to secure a deal Assist the referencing process and oversee the Lettings process to tenant move in. This is just a proportion of the varied tasks involved in the role.

Working week

Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm with 45 mins for lunch, potentially to include a Saturday once a fortnight (10am to 4.30pm with 30 mins for lunch) and a day off in lieu the week before.

Desired skills

Basic IT skills required Good telephone skills Good communicator Outgoing Drivers Licence

Personal qualities

Hardworking. Well mannered. Self motivated. Professional. Smart appearance.

Future Prospects

Absolutely there is. Salary is very much dependent on aptitude and how they progress during their time with Northwood. There are further opportunities to work in other teams such as Maintenance, Accounts, Lettings & Sales. As a large, growing agency there will be even greater opportunities as time progresses.

We employed Apprentices in 2013, 2019, 2023 and 2025 who have developed into a very effective and valued Negotiators and Property Managers.

Desired qualifications

Must hold GCSE's or equivalents in English & maths at grades A

-C/9-4.

Local viable commute

Driving Licence

Things to consider

We are unable to consider applications that have not fully answered the employer questions. Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute Please have a CV prepared on a word document An Apprenticeship and employer requires any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education Please do not contact the employer directly The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close prior to the dates advertised. How far do you live from the business and please detail how long it will take to travel?

Please consider An Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year. The vacancy requires candidates that are free to start now and who have left school, college or university. Please consider if the business is a viable affordable commute

Training to be provided

The successful candidate will be completing a Level 3 in Business and Administration.

Course content:

Utilising IT programs and software Decision making Managing a quality service Project management Understanding the organisation and stakeholders Relevant regulations and policies Business fundamentals Professionalism and performance management
You will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard:

This apprenticeship will involve off the job training You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours You need to have an employer to support your apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role The typical length of this apprenticeship course is 18 months This course has multiple start dates throughout the year Functional skills if needed
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 15,600.00 per year

Application question(s):

o To be considered for an Apprenticeship you would need to be out of education, please only apply if you have left education.
When did you leave education?

o The following qualifications are required for this Apprenticeship.
Do you hold English and maths GCSE grades 4-9

o A local commute is essential to be considered for this position.
How far do you live from St Albans and how long would it take to travel?
( we are unable to consider applications where there is a need to relocate, of if the journey is not considered viable or affordable)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person