Student Cribs Graduate Scheme – £28K

Student Cribs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Cribs in London is offering a Graduate Scheme for university graduates to gain experience across Customer Service, Operations, Compliance and Maintenance Coordination.

You will rotate between teams, receive extensive training and mentorship, and have excellent progression opportunities on successful completion. This role suits graduates seeking a launchpad into the real estate industry.

Qualifications

• Great team working skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Diverse in your abilities and able to adapt to new roles
• Proactive approach to work with good attention to detail
• University degree in any field (Marketing graduates: marketing degree helps)

Responsibilities

• Join a high growth real estate Graduate Scheme across multiple departments
• Gain experience across Customer Service, Tenancy Progression, Marketing & Sales, Compliance and Maintenance Coordination
• Extensive training and mentorship with excellent progression opportunities upon successful completion

Skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

University degree (any field)

Marketing-related degree helpful

Job description

are you looking for a graduate role in 2026 to kickstart your career?

Student Cribs are hiring university graduates for multiple roles in our Manchester office. We are hiring graduates for a dynamic and fun real estate Graduate Scheme; you will get experience across all areas of the company including Customer Service & Tenancy Progression, Operations, Compliance and Maintenance Coordination.

about Student Cribs

Student Cribs are the largest provider of second and third year housing in the UK. To date, Student Cribs has over 1000 properties (4,900 bedrooms) in 25 cities. Student Cribs finds, buys, refurbishes, lets, and manages high quality student houses and flats on behalf of its investors. The whole process is managed in-house to ensure high brand standards across the portfolio with a focus on customer service and tenant enjoyment. We have a significant amount of investment to fuel future fast growth, which will enable Student Cribs to continue to be the primary national brand giving second and third year students a safe, reliable, and exciting choice when renting their first home.

Work within established teams of industry experts across Customer Service & Tenancy Progression, Marketing & Sales, Compliance and Maintenance Coordination.

about the Student Cribs Graduate Scheme

This is a unique opportunity for University graduates to join a high growth real estate business and gain experience across multiple departments. Successful candidates will move between teams including Customer Service & Tenancy Progression, Marketing & Sales, Compliance and Maintenance Coordination, working within established teams of property industry experts. Extensive training and mentorship will be provided, with excellent progression opportunities available upon successful completion of the program – this is a great spring board for anyone interested in a career in the real estate industry.

Customer Service & Tenancy Progression

The Customer Service and Tenancy Progression teams are responsible for ensuring our tenants have a market leading experience from the initial contracting stage of their tenancy all the way through to check-out. The largest office-based team at Student Cribs, they are at the heart of what we do. These teams assist tenants throughout the contracting process, complete right-to-rent checks and support check-ins, delivering seamless customer service at all stages of tenancy.

The Sales team are responsible for letting our student properties. They are the first touchpoint prospective tenants have with the brand when searching for the perfect home. They help students navigate available options, view suitable Cribs and move to the booking stage. Our Sales Team thrive on helping students find the perfect Crib, delivering next-level customer service and know their markets inside and out ensuring properties are let for the following year.

Compliance

The Compliance Team is a critical function that ensures that Student Cribs adheres to the laws and rules required to facilitate its operations. The compliance team at Student Cribs is responsible for the acquisition and quality assurance of the various certifications required to let properties.

Maintenance Coordination

With 4,900 tenants across the UK and a deeply rooted commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and safe, comfortable accommodation, the Student Cribs Maintenance Coordination team are a core function of the business. Coordinating internal Maintenance Operatives and external contractors, this team ensure both reported issues and planned preventative works are scheduled and completed in a timely manner, while keeping tenants informed with the help of Student Cribs custom Tenant Portal (app).

What We Look For

We don’t ask for any particular degree-background to join our real estate graduate program, but there are some skills we would like to see demonstrated within your application.

Great team working skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Confident, with the ability to work well under pressure

Diverse in your abilities and able to adapt to new roles

Proactive approach to work with good attention to detail

University degree in any field (for the Marketing Graduate, a Marketing related degree will help your application)

Further Details

Location: London

Hours: 09:00am to 18:00 Monday to Friday with the ability to work some weekends where required (especially during mid-June and mid-August)

Like the sounds of Student Cribs – but maybe the Grad scheme might not be for you?

Lucy
“The Student Cribs Graduate Scheme was the perfect transition into the property industry following university. As a former Student Cribs tenant and Student Brand Manager, I have enjoyed expanding my knowledge of Student Cribs and the student accommodation industry as a whole. The team at Student Cribs has been incredibly welcoming making my feel right at home! One of my highlights so far has been the opportunity to travel to different cities across the UK. I am excited to continue learning throughout the graduate scheme and look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of Student Cribs.”

Josh
“Student Cribs has given me so many unique opportunities to work closely with every department and learn about different sides of the business. I have been lucky to enough to travel across the country to visit tenants, conduct viewings and do inspections. With no day being the same and having so much support from the team, this was the perfect job for me!”