Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role consists of renewing contracts, paying and managing the accounts for all block utilities, compliance monitoring, council tax court summons and queries, property management and occasionally assisting with large admin tasks.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Having never worked in property before, I've developed my knowledge, confidence, conversation skills, written communication, verbal communication, understanding of vulnerability, office standards, as well as teaching me practical skills for the job such as contract management, property management and how our system works.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the programme, and have been really lucky to have experienced two knowledgeable and passionate tutors, who have relayed their enthusiasm to me.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It's well organised, but relies heavily on the learner's ability to organise themselves.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Plenty, they have always allowed extra time where necessary, but has been tricky at times with the high workload.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Plenty, and my discussions away from both work and the tutor have allowed me to make my own decisions whilst being supported by both regardless of the outcome.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It makes learning outside of the job more a must, which benefits my general understanding and knowledge on unfamiliar topics.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Yes, I play football every Monday night with the office.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Allsop to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a small fish in a big pond, about to expand and double it's current portfolio span it's in the early stages of what is about to become a go-to for the rental market. The staff is always expanding as new job roles become available with the expansion, which means new faces are regularly coming in. The small-ish size of the office allows for a malleable experience, with the chance to gain experience in a variety of roles where the business needs extra hands.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Allsop?
  • Come prepared, be professional and once you're in, it's great fun.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Leeds

May 2023

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