Assistant Lettings Branch Manager

HAART; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property agency in Colchester seeks an experienced Assistant Branch Manager to drive growth and inspire a high-performing team. This role includes negotiating tenancies, marketing properties, and maintaining landlord-tenant relationships. The ideal candidate will have a UK driving license, experience in a leadership role, and a strong customer service reputation. Competitive salary with uncapped commission, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

£40,000 OTE

Uncapped commission

Company car

30 days annual leave

Fully-funded training course

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK.
• Evidence of your right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with tenants and arranging property viewings.
• Negotiating offers and agreeing new tenancies.
• Maintaining relationships with Landlords and Tenants.
• Generating new and repeat business.
• Ensuring properties meet health and safety standards.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle

Team spirit and enjoyable working environment

Experience leading others

Outstanding customer service

Ability to work under own initiative

Good telephone manner

Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages)

Attention to detail

Understanding of current legislation for Residential Lettings

Job description

We are looking for a driven, experienced lettings professional to help drive growth, inspire a high-performing team, and deliver standout service to landlords and tenants. This is your chance to lead from the front and make your mark with a dynamic, thriving branch. Join haart Stratford as an Assistant Branch Manager and step into a leadership role in one of London’s most exciting property markets!

Benefits of being an Assistant Branch Manager at haart Estate Agents in Stratford:

• £40,000 OTE
• Uncapped commission
• A guaranteed commission for two months whilst you build your pipeline
• A company car
• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays*)
• Continued training as you grow and develop within your role
• Fully-funded training course to help you achieve a nationally recognised qualification within the property industry, including ARLA membership
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access to our confidential helpline)
• Eye care
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Personal ‘Talk Time’ with our CEOs
• Opportunity to earn a place in the CEO Exclusive Achievers Club
• Opportunity to earn a place on the plane for the Spicerhaart Annual Incentive Trip
• Eligibility for our annual black tie Elevate Awards, in categories related to your role

A day in the life of an Assistant Branch Manager at haart Estate Agents in Stratford:

• Liaising with prospective tenants and arranging property viewings in line with their needs
• Negotiating offers and agreeing new tenancies
• Marketing properties to tenants utilizing various marketing skills
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Landlords and Tenants
• Assisting the teams to successfully achieve KPI’s
• Providing support to your colleagues in your managers absence
• A focus on generating new and repeat business
• Canvassing the local area
• Ensuring properties adhere to health and safety standards
• Ensuring your colleagues and the business in risk-averse and following the highest compliance standards for all regulatory bodies.

Essential Skills of an Assistant Branch Manager in haart Stratford:

• Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle
• Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment
• Experience leading others in a professional environment
• A reputation for delivering outstanding customer service
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Good telephone manner
• Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages)
• Attention to detail
• An understanding of current legislation related to Residential Lettings

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.

https://www.haart.co.uk/about-us/armed-forces-covenant/

Equal Opportunities:

At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

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