Kernow Properties Business Administrator Apprentice

Kernow Properties are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. This is a fantastic chance to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop your knowledge and build a range of new skills while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

• £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
• Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
• Salary increase after 12 months
• Bonus Scheme on sales

Training Course

• Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

• Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Saturday, 9.00am - 12 midday, with possible appointments after midday. Apprentice will not be expected to work Saturdays at the start. All Saturdays are on a rota basis, to be discussed later when they have more experience.
• 40 hours a week

Start Date

• Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

• 1 year 6 months

Positions Available

• 1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Phoning potential buyers
• Producing literature for sales and rental properties
• Taking Clients on viewings
• Booking Market appraisals
• Administrative tasks within the office
• Speaking to solicitors
• Observing how a property is appraised for market
• Dealing with Tenant maintenance issues
• Canvassing (we all do this)
• Assisting with a social media campaign
• Ensuring window displays are up to date

Where you'll work

• 20 MARKET PLACE
• CAMELFORD
• PL32 9PD

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training Provider

• CORNWALL COLLEGE

Training Course

• Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course Contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.