Why Join Castelnau?
- Gain exposure to high-level strategic property investment and asset management.
- Work in a prestigious City of London location.
- Following successful completion of the first year of the apprenticeship, pay will increase in line with government apprenticeship pay rates: £10.85 per hour for those aged 18 to 20 and £12.71 per hour for those aged 21 and over.
- Receive a structured, 100% remote training programme via Learning Curve Group’s Housing Academy.
- Opportunity for progression within the private property sector, subject to performance and business requirements.
Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Apprentice to join our London-based property investment team. This role is a fantastic entry point into the world of property management. You will support the Head of Assets in the day-to-day management of a private residential portfolio, ensuring high standards of service for our tenants and maintaining the value of our assets.
Responsibilities
- Tenancy Management: Assist with the end-to-end tenancy process, including preparing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), processing renewals, and managing move-ins/move-outs.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain accurate records for gas safety certificates, EICRs, and other statutory private sector compliance requirements.
- Maintenance Coordination: Act as a point of contact for agents and tenants; log maintenance requests and coordinate with approved contractors to ensure timely repairs.
- Portfolio Administration: Update and maintain internal filing systems with accurate tenancy information, rent records, reports and supporting compliance documentation.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Provide professional communication via email and phone to tenants, lettings agents, solicitors and external partners.
- Leasehold Administration: Assist with leasehold administration and general ad-hoc support across the freehold portfolio.
Requirements
- Professionalism: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for a corporate investment environment.
- Organisation: Ability to multitask and manage a busy workload with high attention to detail.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ambition: A genuine interest in property investment and a desire to build a career in the private sector.
- Eligibility: Must meet the entry requirements for a Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 2/GCSE English and Maths).
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
