JOB TITLE General Practice Surveyor Apprentice – Commercial Estates
POST NUMBER 014632
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £29,093pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term Contract – 60 months
LOCATION Stevenage / Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
Whilst studying a degree-level apprenticeship you will be a member of our Estates Team. With guidance and support you will gain practical experience, build professional skills, and contribute to the success of the team. This role will provide hands-on experience across a range of commercial property-related functions. Tasks will include
- Assisting with property inspections
- Support the accurate record keeping of property data
- Assist with rent reviews and lease renewals
- Compile lettings particulars and liaise with agents and potential tenants
- Day to day commercial tenant management
- Assist with documenting wayleaves, easements, and small land disposals
ABOUT YOUR COURSE
Your course details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- A minimum of 2 A-levels (or equivalent)
- Basic Microsoft Office, problem solving, organisation and communication skills
- Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Melanie Chiknagi
Job Title Head of Estates
Email melanie.chiknagi@stevenage.gov.uk
Phone 07802 419595
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 03 August 2025
Interviews will be held weeks commencing: 11 and 18 August 2025
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity
