Lettings Director

• West Midlands - York - Leeds - Manchester - Harrogate
• OTE Up to £100,000 (DOE)
• Excellent working culture and office environment with regular company socials/events

Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK resident residing within commutable distance to the office. Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

OUR CLIENT

Is nationally recognised as “The Nation’s Favourite” & key brand within the UK’s largest Group of Estate & Lettings Agencies. Operating as a franchise model, their local & independent branches blend traditional service values with innovative technology, allowing them to provide a hassle-free service to their existing and growing satisfied customer base comprised of Landlords, Sellers, Buyers, and Tenants.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Management of all 9 Lettings group offices across the UK.
• Adhere to Lettings regulatory requirements, ensuring branches have access and are correctly implementing compliance requirements.
• Achieve your individual annual business plan and KPI targets as defined by the MD, explaining business processes, KPIs, and business planning to Lettings Managers and staff as appropriate.
• Support branches with compliance/procedural queries and guide them in the development and execution of annual business plans.
• Identify new business opportunities and support branches in their adoption of this.
• Assisting branches alongside other internal stakeholders in sourcing, negotiations and undertaking due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions, mergers, or strategic investments.
• Full responsibility for growth and delivery of effective portfolio management.
• Manage financial performance and budgetary planning to achieve revenue and profitability targets, providing detailed financial reports versus budget for the MD.
• Conduct training and mentorship to new and existing Lettings Managers and staff, and schedule regular review meetings.
• Working closely with marketing to ensure maximisation of brand opportunities, marketing plans and regular meetings with Lettings managers.
• Foster a culture of learning and development, providing opportunities for professional growth and advancement for staff at all levels.
• Collaborate with departments across the wider group organisation, and ensure national strategies are effectively communicated to be accurately actioned within the Lettings remit.
• Representing the organisation in external forums, industry events, and with key stakeholders, creating strong relationships within.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience managing/leading multiple Lettings offices is essential.
• Proven experience with driving performance & increasing revenue.
• Experience with working in-line with legal regulations within a corporate business & the Lettings industry, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Experience in business planning, employee management, and financial/budget ownership.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to inspire a team and influence key stakeholders.
• Proficient in legal aspects within the lettings and sales business for compliance and risk mitigation.
• REQUIRED: ARLA Certificate
• REQUIRED: Full, Clean UK Driver’s license.
• UK resident with unrestricted right to work in the UK; please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.