Area Director - Residential Lettings

Felicity J Lord; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property agency seeks a motivated Area Director for Residential Lettings to oversee operations in London. The successful candidate will enhance team performance, uphold compliance, and exhibit strong leadership skills while aiming for high earnings through achieving results aligned with the brand's values.

Benefits

Company Car or monthly allowance

30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Company Pension Scheme

Opportunities for travel and recognition

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in residential lettings at Branch Manager or higher.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Strong understanding of current legislation in Residential Lettings.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across the Felicity J Lord brand.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory bodies.
• Drive team performance and personal development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Development

Compliance Understanding

Analytical Skills

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Area Director - Residential Lettings, London

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Client:

Felicity J Lord

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Spicerhaart, the UK’s largest independent property group, is seeking an experienced and driven Lettings Area Director to lead operations across the Felicity J Lord brand. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a high-performing individual with a proven track record in residential lettings and strategic team development. As the Area Director, you will be instrumental in shaping the growth, culture, and performance of our London-based lettings teams. With a strong business awareness and a passion for people development, you will deliver results aligned with the values of excellence and integrity that define the Felicity J Lord brand.

Benefits of being a Residential Lettings Area Director at Felicity J Lord Estate Agents in Canary Wharf:

• Complete on-target earnings of £120,000+
• £40,000 to £60,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• £3,500 for your first 2 months of employment, whilst you build your pipeline
• A Company Car, or a monthly car allowance
• Full time working hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-6pm

Your additional benefits as a Residential Lettings Area Director at Felicity J Lord Estate Agents in Canary Wharf:

• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays*)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access to our confidential helpline)
• Eye care
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to earn a place on the plane for the annual Spicerhaart Incentive Trip
• Eligibility for our annual black tie Elevate Awards, in categories related to your role

How you will make an impact as a Residential Lettings Area Director at Felicity J Lord Estate Agents in Canary Wharf:

• You will ensure the business is risk-averse and follows the highest compliance standards for all regulatory bodies.
• You will be a confident, influential, and diplomatic leader with an inherent sense of positivity and drive, and will possess significant experience in multi branch Lettings Management.
• You will have a clear understanding of current Lettings legislation.
• You will drive the performance, personal development and day to day management of your team.
• You will be an excellent communicator both verbally and written.
• You will be articulate, pragmatic, analytical and solutions-focused, with exceptional drive and enthusiasm.
• A high performer who is KPI driven an excellent recruiter and developer of people.

Essential Skills of a Residential Lettings Area Director at Felicity J Lord Estate Agents in Canary Wharf:

• Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within residential lettings at a Branch Manager position or higher
• Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment.
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively with and create trusting relationships with customers, suppliers, communities and each other
• The ability to create and action business plans relevant to your branch
• The ability to monitor and assess performance of local competitors
• A strong understanding of current legislation related to Residential Lettings
• Ability to manage time sensitive and high volume workloads
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Good telephone manner
• Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages)

The Finer Details:

We are currently conducting some interviews using video software.To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK(in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)
• We’ll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of:
  Passport/Birth Certificate

We will also need

• Proof of Address
• National Insurance
• Drivers Licence Check

Armed Forces Covenant:
Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces.
If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you.