DEXTERS, London’s leading independent Chartered Surveyor and Estate Agent, has confirmed that it will be taking on 100 new recruits for the DEXTERS Academy apprentice scheme during 2021 as the business continues to grow by investing in its people and maintaining the high standards of professional training provided to the outstanding teams working in DEXTERS’ network of local London offices right across the capital.

DEXTERS expect strong interest and a healthy number of applications for their apprenticeship programme. They have 80 apprentices nearing completion of their courses at the DEXTERS Academy and a further 70 apprentices who enrolled at the Academy this year. In addition to this, 150 apprentices have previously qualified from the Academy since 2017.

Through their 5,000 sq ft Pimlico Training Academy, DEXTERS is the UK’s first and only Estate Agent ‘employer provider’ accredited by the Government’s Education and Skills Funding Agency, which is part of the Department of Education. As an accredited provider, the DEXTERS Academy delivers a series of nationally recognised apprenticeship programmes in Estate Agency and customer service.

Typically apprentices and others joining the Academy are self-motivated, driven to succeed and are passionate about customer service.

DEXTERS is optimistic about the year ahead, predicting an 18% rise in turnover next year to £125 million. The DEXTERS Academyplays a key part in preparing for the future growth of the business through it’s training and development network.

Since reopening all offices in May DEXTERS have worked all summer and right through the November lock-down. DEXTERS have employed 160 new colleagues overall during 2020, all of whom will do some training at the Academy, the figure includes the 70 who have joined the DEXTERS Academy apprentice programme.