The benefits of taking on an apprentice have been an attractive proposition for employers for many years. An apprentice, as defined by the gov.uk website, ‘combines practical training in a job with study’ and it’s a win win situation for both employer and apprentice. The employer can train and mould the apprentice to fit the company structure, and even fill voids where there may be a lack of personnel or a skill shortage, whilst receiving financial support from the Government to train a potential new permanent employee. For the apprentice themself, they are learning in a paid job. They are gaining real, hands-on experience in their chosen field, whilst also working towards an official qualification.
The Mistoria Group and its associated companies, including its estate agent branches and accountancy firm has enjoyed taking on apprentices for a number of years, to great success. A busy estate agency has many functions, and we’re delighted to be able to offer young people and apprentices the chance to gain experience in whatever role they are most interested in within the company structure. We also like to give our apprentices the opportunity to learn from experienced staff who have worked in the industry for many years.
The benefits to the company are numerous. Being able to take on ambitious people at an entry-level allows us to mould them and train them in a way specific to our company needs, whilst still following the National Apprenticeship Standard. The Junior Estate Agent apprenticeship standard was created by employers and is intended to develop someone at the beginning of their career into someone with experience and knowledge in all aspects of estate agency.
Mistoria’s Apprentices
In the last year we have taken on more than half a dozen apprentices, to cover various roles across the Mistoria companies. These include; Thaila Cunningham – MCC Accountants, Dilraj Singh – Mistoria Estate Agents Salford/ Student Haus, Alexis Cullen – Pick My Pad, Michelle Saunders – Pick My Pad and Mollie Ashworth – Mistoria Estate Agents Bolton.
Thaila Cunningham, Accounts Apprentice at MCC Accountants is positive about her experience as an apprentice with The Mistoria Group. She started her apprenticeship at Mistoria with Babington Online in August this year, working towards the Level 2 and Level 3 AAT qualifications. She hopes to then progress onto ACCA in the future whilst working up through the company to gain a higher permanent position and achieve the career of a Chartered Accountant. As an Accounts Assistant, Thaila’s role focuses on completing bookkeeping tasks for the internal property companies as well as analysing the companies’ expenses, preparing management accounts and tax returns for external clients, to name just a few. Of her placement Thaila says, “MCC Accountants and Mistoria have given me a real feel for the workplace, enabling me to gain an extensive range of skills and experience and develop an understanding of how the industry really works. My manager and supervisor really motivate me and provide endless opportunities in the present – regarding funding for education and qualifications – and in future – offering a permanent position as an accountant in the company.”
Thaila’s desire to obtain a permanent position with Mistoria is certainly achievable, given the company’s long-term vision. With plans to open 10 estate agency branches, apprentices present and future will be a key part of this. Each apprentice has a good opportunity to progress within the company, with views of one day being Branch Managers. Now a permanent member of staff and a great example of a successful apprenticeship is Rhianna Williams. She started at Mistoria as a Business Admin apprentice to help out with admin work, with an interest in property due to her family. Over the last 18 months, Rhianna has become the backbone of the Salford office, taking on more and more responsibility and has become a permanent, valued member of the team.
Estate agent apprenticeship Manchester
Do you have a passion for property? Would you like to obtain a qualification whilst also working in an estate agent or accountancy environment? If you’re looking for an estate agent apprenticeship Manchester based Student Haus estate agents (part of The Mistoria Group) could have an opportunity for you.
Mistoria Estate Agents is one of the leading student lettings agencies in the North West, with offices in Manchester, Salford, Liverpool and Bolton. Our Comprehensive Property Protection means all properties go through our inventory service to include photographic or video evidence, protecting both landlord and tenant.
We are members of ARLA Propertymark which means we meet higher industry standards than the law demands. Our experts undertake regular training to ensure they are up to date with best practice and complex legislative changes so they can offer you the best advice. We are also backed by a Client Money Protection scheme which guarantees your money is protected.