Residential Sales Apprentice (Junior Estate Agent) - London

Job Details

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Residential Sales Apprentice (Junior Estate Agent) - London

Job Location 

This roles will be located in Islington, Victoria Park/Hackney, Ealing, Hampstead and Westminster. 

Current Team Information  

Founded in 1855 our Residential Business employs over 650 staff across 108 offices in the UK. Our Residential Agency business is the cornerstone of the Savills UK business, specialising in all aspects of estate agency. We are the number 1 Residential brand in the UK and register over 60,000 applications per year. We are the most frequently visited UK national estate agency website receiving over 1.76 million views per month. Working closely with our Lettings and Auctions teams, our offering ensures clients can get everything they require for their property needs under one roof.  

About this role

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Residential Sales Apprentice to join our highly successful Residential team in September 2025.

The successful candidate will work with our specialist Residential Sales team, providing assistance with the day to day activities of the team whilst learning how to become a successful Sales Negotiator. 

Day to day activities will include:

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors in the office
• Learning the importance of client care
• Registering applicants on to the Savills database (REAPIT)
• Conducting regular focused call outs to applicants on Savills database
• Arranging appointments
• Assisting the sales team with viewings (you will progress to carrying out your own viewings)
• Assisting with marketing activities
• Provide office cover and assisting in the handover and collection of keys
• General office administration including updating brochure displays and digital property matches, updating online pre pitch and post pitch documents.
• Experience and exposure to conveyancing process
• Maintain records on a daily basis, prospecting applicants and archiving where necessary 
• Manage own diary efficiently with respect to team members diaries

Skills and qualifications

This role is ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who builds relationships well, who is not afraid to pick up the phone. You need to have a “can do” attitude, strong organisation skills. You will be able to work under pressure, a willingness to listen and learn and be capable of showing initiative whilst being a team player. You should also be passionate about driving sales and providing the best possible service to our clients and applicants.  

• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work individually or as part of a team
• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
• Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated 

Qualifications Required  

We welcome applications from 18 years upwards but all applicants will be considered on merit.  

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or functional skills level 2 is a mandatory requirement.

Must be eligible to live, work and remain in the United Kingdom.

Training 

15 month training programme (Junior Estate Agent Level 2). Full on the job training provided for all skills required.

20% of working time will be dedicated to learning and study. Approximately, 1 day per month will be spent on classroom training with our training provider.

Career development

Our aim is that by the end of your apprenticeship you are equipped to continue your Savills career as a Sales Negotiator in one of our many Residential offices.

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 

• 25 days annual leave
• Competitive Pension Plan 
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme (invitation after one years’ service)
• Employee discounts - save money using our My Rewards on thousands of discounts and offers 
• Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
• 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)
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Company laptop
• Discretionary bonus scheme 
• ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme 

You will be expected to work five days in the office Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the office you are located in, but will fall within 8.30 am – 6.00 pm. You may need to participate in a Saturday rota.

Assessment for this role

Application Form – CV and essay question (applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd November) 

Assessment Centre – 20th or 21st February 2025 (date will be confirmed in due course), in our London Head Office (33 Margaret Street, London, W1G OJD)

Interview – Dates following the Assessment Centre 

Savills Culture 

Savills is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our teams will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We attract, recruit and retain the best people in property. Right across the world, and in areas of property as diverse as real estate management and venture capital funding.

Please note, we will use your personal data to respond to your application. For further details, or to view our Privacy Notice or Group Equality & Diversity policy, see our website - savills.co.uk. Please note that all applications will be screened without your personal details on them. We will also ask you, as part of the application to complete a RARE contextual data form, in order to support our screening process and identify out performers.

Savills is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and is an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Savills is a signatory of the Race at Work Charter – committing to the equality of opportunity in the workplace for all.

 About Savills

Savills apprenticeship programme allows you to gain the training, experience and support you need to build a fulfilling career in real estate.

We pride ourselves on offering the best possible experience from the day you receive your offer letter with us, through to the training programmes that support your career development.

We work with the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust to offer property apprenticeship opportunities across our business in various locations. If you are passionate about a developing a professional career in property, and would prefer to learn on the job rather than studying full-time at university, these roles may suit you. We have 100 per cent retention rate of our apprentices, who go on to work for Savills after completion of the scheme.

How to apply

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