Apprentice Property Administration

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Do you have an interest in estates and property management? Would you like to develop your administration skills while also completing a qualification? The Apprentice Property Administrator role is rewarding and varied, working closely with Surveyors and other colleagues you will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of the Council’s land and property portfolio by supporting with administrative tasks, liaising with the residents and professionals while developing your skills in property management, surveying processes, and local government services.

What’s the role? …

You will spend your time assisting Surveyors with data collection, property records, and day-to-day management tasks. You will also support with lease and rent administration, compliance monitoring, and maintaining accurate property databases. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad insights into estates management while contributing to the delivery of services that benefit residents and communities.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

An excellent Apprentice Property Administrator will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. You should be confident using digital systems, able to work with accuracy, and have an interest in property and estates. We’re looking for someone motivated, reliable, and eager to learn, with the ability to work well as part of a busy team in a fast-paced environment.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Lewisham apprenticeships are ring-fenced for Lewisham borough residents only.
• You must have a been a UK resident for the past 3 years to be considered eligible for an apprenticeship.
• You must complete the Apprenticeship Application Questions for your application to be considered.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that you answer the Apprenticeship Application Questions, available to download below, in place of a personal statement.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jennifer.rivers@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Apprenticeship Application Questions

Salary

£27,010 per annum (LLW)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email LewishamWorks@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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