Business Administrator apprenticeship

Belvedere Lets & Sales is looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join their team in Bishop Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain a recognised qualification while developing valuable practical experience within a busy property business.

The successful apprentice will work across both the lettings and sales sides of the company, gaining a broad understanding of how a property business operates. You will develop your administration, customer service, communication and organisational skills while working alongside an experienced team.

The role will involve interacting with a range of people, including landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers and other professionals. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the property industry and build your confidence and knowledge in a professional working environment.

Full training and support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship. As your skills and confidence develop, there will be opportunities to undertake further training in both lettings and sales, with the potential to progress towards becoming a fully trained Lettings and Sales Agent.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is friendly, reliable and motivated, and who would like to build a long-term career within the property industry.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will work towards a recognised Business Administration qualification while gaining practical experience within Belvedere Lets & Sales.

You will receive on-the-job training and support from the employer, alongside training provided by New College Durham.

Training will include developing skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Business administration and office procedures
• Customer service
• Communication and professional telephone skills
• Organisation and time management
• Handling and maintaining business information
• Working effectively with colleagues and customers
• Using IT and digital systems within a business environment
• Developing professional workplace skills

As you progress, there may also be opportunities to undertake additional training and develop knowledge of lettings and sales, supporting progression towards a career as a Lettings and Sales Agent.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have gained a recognised Business Administration qualification alongside valuable practical experience within the property industry. You will have developed a broad range of transferable skills including administration, customer service, communication, organisation, teamwork and professional workplace skills.

This is a customer-facing role within a busy property environment, so you will need to be comfortable communicating with a range of people both face-to-face and over the telephone. You will be expected to maintain a professional and friendly approach at all times.