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About the Role
Within this opportunity with DBR Investment Group, you will provide administrative, organisational, and project coordination support throughout the lifecycle of property acquisitions, developments, refurbishments, and operational projects whilst developing essential business administration and project management skills.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Project Coordination & Property Acquisition Support
- Assist with the planning, organisation, and coordination of property investment projects from initial opportunity through to completion.
- Support project managers with scheduling tasks, timelines, resources, and project milestones.
- Assist with research and due diligence activities relating to potential property and land acquisitions.
- Coordinate communications with solicitors, agents, surveyors, lenders, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in acquisitions and projects.
- Track project progress and maintain accurate records using internal systems and project documentation.
- Assist in organising meetings, site visits, inspections, and project-related activities.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate project records, files, databases, and documentation.
- Prepare reports, presentations, project updates, and meeting minutes.
- Manage correspondence, emails, and administrative activities associated with ongoing projects.
- Ensure information is accurately recorded and kept up to date.
Communication & Stakeholder Support
- Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Liaise professionally with contractors, suppliers, consultants, solicitors, agents, and clients.
- Support the coordination of information between project stakeholders and departments.
- Ensure clear, professional, and timely communication at all times.
Financial, Procurement & Operational Support
- Assist with monitoring project budgets, expenditure, and project costs.
- Help process invoices, supplier payments, and financial documentation.
- Support procurement activities, including obtaining quotations, coordinating suppliers, and maintaining procurement records.
- Assist with contractor onboarding and project administration.
Development & Project Delivery Support
- Support planning, development, refurbishment, and construction projects across the portfolio.
- Assist project managers with project administration throughout the construction phase.
- Help coordinate documentation, contractor information, compliance records, and project reporting.
- Support activities associated with project completion, asset disposal, or transfer into the rental portfolio.
Where you'll work
Suite A 17c Dunscar House
Deakins Business Park
Blackburn Road
Bolton
BL7 9RW
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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Training provider
NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED
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.
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Training schedule
Your training will take place in the workplace with no requirements to travel away from work.
Your training provider will have contact with you each month for training sessions that will be either remote or face to face.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- IT (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in property
- Eager
- Punctual
Company Overview
DBR Investment Group is a UK-based property investment and development company specialising in delivering high-quality residential projects and carefully structured investment opportunities across England and Wales. Since our establishment in 2017, we have built a strong reputation for transparency, delivery, and long-term value creation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide investors with secure, well-researched UK property investment opportunities that combine strong fundamentals, prudent risk management, and clear exit strategies. We aim to simplify property investment while maintaining professional governance, accountability, and compliance at every stage.
Our Focus
Our focus is on identifying underperforming assets, unlocking their potential through strategic development, and creating sustainable returns for investors while contributing positively to local communities.
https://www.dbrinvest.com (opens in new tab)
Company Benefits
- Free parking available at the office if required.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there could be a full-time position available.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is: NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED
Amanda Fair-Hill
amanda.fair-hill@nweat.co.uk
07512311133
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045434.
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