New apprenticeship scheme launched

April 24, 2015 - PRLog -- Belvoir are delighted to announce the launch of their exciting new apprenticeship scheme.

Working alongside LMPQ (part of the Leaping Man Group), Belvoir will be offering talented young apprentices the opportunity to become part of its successful network.

Aiming to mentor and support young individuals as they start their career in the property industry, the Belvoir Apprenticeship Scheme will offer two-year apprenticeships incorporating work-based tutorials, online learning, learner progress reviews, exams and onsite observation. On completion, successful applicants will receive a City and Guilds Certificate in Property (Residential Letting) at the end of year one, and the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Property (Residential Letting), plus the Level 3 NFoPP Technical Award, at the end of year two.

“The apprenticeship will be branded Belvoir and include modules that reflect our business culture and practices,” says Belvoir’s Business Support Director Ian Maclean. “Providers of work related vocational training LMPQ will assist with a full-time and dedicated team of trainers and assessors to work exclusively with the Belvoir apprentices.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the Belvoir group to demonstrate a national approach to the recruitment and development of the next generation of property professionals.”

Belvoir’s Director of Commercial and Franchising Dorian Gonsalves adds, “We are now in our 20th year and have learned that some of our best and most talented staff are home grown, as in they have started at the bottom and learned all aspects of the job and then progressed up the career ladder on the basis that they have a full understanding of what it feels like to be working on the ground floor, offering the best levels of customer service to landlords and tenants.

“The apprenticeship scheme offers the opportunity for young people who are interested in building a career in property and offers franchise owners and managers the opportunity to recruit raw talent and equip these talented young people with the skills they will need to succeed in the industry.”

• Belvoir now has over 160 offices nationwide. To find your nearest Belvoir office, visit their website at www.belvoir.co.uk

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NOTES TO EDITORS

·       Belvoir was founded in February 1995 by Mike and Stephanie Goddard. Its Central Office is in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

·       Mike was chairman of the bfa for three consecutive years and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Belvoir. Dorian Gonsalves is Director of Commercial and Franchising. Dorian sits on the Board of The Property Ombudsman.

·       Belvoir is recognised as one of the largest specialist lettings agency franchises in the UK, with 160+ offices nationwide and aims to have 200 franchises in the next three years.

·       Belvoir was officially awarded the Best Lettings Agency Franchise – Gold Award at the 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2010 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times & The Times. Belvoir also won the Silver Award in 2011.

·       Belvoir was voted Best Large Lettings Chain at the Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAs) 2013, which was hosted by Phil Spencer, and won Silver in 2014. Belvoir has won Brand Builder of the Year at the bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards 2011 and Best Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Franchise Marketing Association (FMA) Awards 2011.

·       Belvoir is a founder member of the SAFEagent Kitemark scheme, which is fully supported by NALS. SAFEagent promotes client money protection (CMP) and provides consumers with a clear message on those agents they should do business with.

·       Belvoir successfully listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 21^st February, 2012.

For further information, or to request an interview with a Belvoir Lettings expert, please contact Sanchia Gorner, tel: 01780 749049/07912 558308 or email: sgorner@bylinesuk.com