Real Estate Apprenticeship Programme

Investment2020; City of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment programme is seeking apprentices in the Real Estate team to provide administrative support, gain hands-on experience, and develop industry skills. Candidates with A-levels or equivalent who are ambitious and eager to learn about the sector are encouraged to apply. This role offers opportunities for networking, training, and insight into real estate investment strategies, within a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Comprehensive skills training

Industry events

Qualifications

• Recent school or college graduates with A-levels or BTECs.
• Must be 18 years old by 1st September to apply for the 2025 intake.
• Living in England.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Real Estate team.
• Participate in and support key projects and initiatives.
• Conduct basic research on real estate markets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service experience

Education

A-levels (or equivalent)

Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme.

Location: City of London, London

• Join as part of the Investment20/20 programme, which offers networking, comprehensive skills training, and industry events.
• Hands-on experience and gain a professional qualification on the job within the Real Estate team of the Business Management and Operations department.

The Investment20/20 Programme

You will join as an apprentice as part of the Investment20/20 programme. You will have opportunities to meet and network with apprentices across the industry, as well as participate in technical skills training, socials and insight events.

Who we’re looking for

• Recent school or college graduates with A-levels or BTECs.
• Individuals unsure that university is the path for them.
• Must be 18 years old by 1st September to apply for the 2025 intake.
• Living in England.
• Must not be enrolled in another funded apprenticeship or further education programme at the time of starting.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic self-starter, eager to learn about the industry.
• Flexible and attentive to details, possessing good IT skills.
• Natural flair for developing relationships and an ambitious approach.

The Team

On this programme, you’ll have the opportunity to join the Schroders Capital Real Estate platform supporting the Head of Business Management and the COO in their roles to support and be responsible for the platform. You will get a great insight into the workings of the Real Estate platform, with over USD33bn of assets under management and 1100+ properties. You will gain an understand the different types of Real Estate investment strategies and fund structures, and how the platform comes together to deliver value for its clients.

What you’ll do

• Provide administrative support to the Real Estate team, assisting with daily operations as well as participating in and supporting key projects and initiatives
• Shadow Investment team members on site visits and property inspections to gain practical experience and insight into asset management
• Shadow Fund Operations team members and potentially take part in the operations oversight activities of fund accountants
• Participate in departmental training sessions and development opportunities provided by Schroders.
• Support the team in maintaining property and fund-related records, databases, and filing systems.
• Help with the preparation and review of key real estate documents, such as reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Conduct basic research on real estate markets, properties, and prospective clients as directed by senior team members.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes for internal and external meetings.
• Assist with processing invoices and expense claims and liaise with internal finance teams where necessary.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning about the real estate sector and Schroders’ business values.
• Collaborate with other apprentices and departments as required to support wider business projects.

Qualifications required

• A-levels (or equivalent) in any subjects – no minimum UCAS points required.
• Level 2 in both English and Maths (GCSE grade 9-4 or equivalent) for those undertaking a level 3 or higher apprenticeship.

Skills that will help

• Flexible approach and willingness to engage in various tasks and projects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Numerate with a problem-solving mindset.
• Experience in providing excellent customer service is beneficial.

Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about the job we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.

Please note we recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.

Please only apply for one school leaver role.

We encourage candidates to carefully review the available school leaver opportunities and select the one that best matches their interests and skills before submitting an application. Applying to multiple programmes may delay the recruitment process and could result in your applications being withdrawn. If you are unsure which role is the best fit, we recommend reading each job description thoroughly and reaching out if you have any questions before applying.

We\'re looking for the best, whoever they are

Diversity is at the heart of our culture. We strive to ensure inclusion at every level, to ensure that our actions match our words, and that our culture of belonging defines how we do business. We are an equal opportunities employer. You\'re welcome here whatever your socio-economic background, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments to complete the online test or video interview, including additional time, please contact [e-mail]. Please note that a maximum of 25% extra time can be provided for the online test, if appropriate.

Please endeavour to complete the video interview within the 7-day window. Extensions are discretionary and may not always be possible due to recruitment timelines.

About Schroders

We\'re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we\'ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn\'t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.