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Careers & RecruitmentThe world of residential long leasehold management offers an exciting career and involvement with a wide variety of people and in a diversity of activities. To find out more you can download our careers leaflet and if you are looking for a position, visit the Institute of Residential Property Management's recruitment page.
Estates Gazette recognises serious career prospects in residential property management In a 2010 article by the leading property magazine Estates Gazette, Ellen Gylen reported on the growing number of graduates being attracted to a career in residential property management. Her article recognises that this is due to the transforming image of the sector, the career prospects and job security it offers and the diverse role of today’s residential property manager. The College of Estate Management has also seen a rising level of interest of students looking to take residential courses. As Ben Elder, director of business development at the College said “we have seen an increase in enquiries, as the area is starting to be seen as more professional”. |
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Training & Qualifications
As a trade body ARMA’s role is to encourage best practice in the industry and promote its members which are principally businesses engaged in the management of residential long leasehold block of flats and estates. ARMA also sees it has a role to play in providing suitable training for its members’ staff and, where appropriate, for all individuals involved in block management.
As part of its drive to encourage individuals to deliver a quality service ARMA launched the Institute of Residential Property Management in February 2002. The IRPM is dedicated to encouraging the highest personal professional standards and to that end has developed a range of nationally recognised, portable professional qualifications for those involved in residential block management.
A full explanation of Professional Development and Qualifications can be obtained by reading our Guidance Note 006.