Lettings Manager

Our client is looking to recruit a Lettings Manager to join their friendly and specialist team in Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of property for our client landlords across the private rented sector.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience as a Lettings Manager (or Assistant Lettings Manager) and possess a full UK driving licence. An ARLA qualification would be beneficial, and knowledge of the Brighton area is advantageous but not essential. This role offers a competitive salary, company pension scheme and generous commission pay!

Responsibilities as a Lettings Manager

Development of the business:

• Sourcing new landlord opportunities
• Increasing the active tenancy base
• Setting targets and providing training and support to staff to ensure these are achieved /exceeded
• Supporting the company strategy and being involved in marketing projects

Staff management and training:

• Supervising and motivating the Letting team, setting, and reviewing targets and objectives for the team on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and as agreed by the Directors
• Ensuring that all staff are fully briefed on properties listed
• Induction training for new employees
• Holding performance and motivational meetings role
• Coaching, developing, and managing staff performances

Manage the successful letting of properties by:

• Conversing with Landlord, Tenant and third-party issues arising from any aspect of letting properties
• Overseeing the coordinating proposed tenancies
• Ensuring exception service throughout the team
• Complying with all current legislation including EPC, Gas and Electrical safety, furniture regulations and general health and safety in properties

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Lettings Manager or Assistant Lettings Manager
• Knowledge of current and upcoming lettings legislation and law
• ARLA qualification beneficial
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of local Brighton area is advantageous
• Excellent people management skills including planning, coaching, appraisal/objective setting, delegation, team leading and training
• Flexible, positive, and professional attitude

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• Commission pay

Job Title: Lettings Manager

Location: Brighton

Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 per annum

Full Time: 41 hours per week, Monday - Friday (8:45am - 5:30pm) and 1 in 3 Saturdays (9:00am - 1:30pm)

For more information about this Lettings Manager role, please contact Jamie Woodward at Clearline Recruitment.