Residential Management Apprentice
The role will involve supporting a number of Property Managers, in delivering exceptional service to our clients and occupiers of the building we are appointed to manage.
Job title
Residential Management Apprentice
Start date
September 2025
Job Location
Finsbury Circus (15 Finsbury Circus, EC2M 7EB)
Salary
£23,500 + £1,000 sign on bonus
Current Team Information
Residential Management comprises a number of different specialisms, ranging from Built to Rent, Private Rented Sector, Leasehold Reform, Asset Management and Service Charge/Block Management.
About this role
The role will predominantly sit within our Service Charge/Block Management team, supporting a number of Property Managers in delivering exceptional service to our clients and occupiers of the buildings we are appointed to manage. The role we deliver is governed by various statutory legislation, not least the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
Working with a number of key clients, our role is to manage buildings on their behalf to an exceptional standard. This ranges from presentational, be it the cleaning standards or physical appearance of the external façade, to operational, in terms of ensuring the building is managed within budget. Additionally, and a vital part of the service we deliver as a business, is ensuring compliance with all healthy & safety legislation.
Working with our property managers, there will be the opportunity for regular site visits, meetings and interaction with both occupiers and our clients. There will also be the need to work with other areas of our business in order to assist us in delivering the service needed. For example, you may work with our ESG and Sustainability teams in order to help implement effective initiatives for our clients and occupiers.
You will make an impact over the course of your apprentice scheme by immersing yourself in the role. The role is wide ranging, encompassing accounting and analytical skills on one hand to interpersonal skills on the other in dealing with people and their homes.
Supporting and working with our property management team will provide you with great experience across a number of key skills.
Working Week
Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office.
How you’ll make an impact
Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload when working with different members of the team. It is also important to feel confident when using your own initiative, and being passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Word and Excel capabilities
- Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Diligent and detail driven
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated
GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree.
You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.
Training
Senior Housing and Property Management Level 4. On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.
Career development
We will provide the full suite of Savills training programme including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as specific training relevant to your role.
We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up to date with changes to legislation and business needs.
Benefits
- Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Pension Scheme – Royal London
- Training costs covered
- 25 days annual leave
- Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
- Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
- Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
- Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Company Mobile Phone
Assessment for this role
Application Form – CV and essay question (applications close at 12pm on Sunday 3rd November)
Assessment Centre – 20th or 21st February 2025 (date will be confirmed in due course), in London Head Office (33 Margaret Street, London, W1G OJD)
Interview – Dates following the Assessment Centre
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Residential Management Apprentice
The role will involve supporting a number of Property Managers, in delivering exceptional service to our clients and occupiers of the building we are appointed to manage.
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