Assistant Lettings Manager

Drive Recruiting Limited; Stockley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Eye care vouchers

Birthday leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Drive Recruiting Limited is recruiting an Assistant Lettings Manager for the West London area. The role offers £28,500 basic salary plus commission and an OTE of £50,000, with ownership of driving lettings growth in the West Drayton team.

You will partner with the Lettings Manager to grow the lettings portfolio, win new business and support a high-performing team focused on landlords and applicants. A full UK driving licence and your own car are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential lettings or property management.
• Proven ability to win new lettings and manage client relationships.
• Experience supporting or leading a lettings team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market appraisals and win lettings/PM instructions.
• Develop relationships with landlords, applicants and clients.
• Identify opportunities to win instructions from competitors.
• Coach and motivate the lettings team to meet branch targets.
• Lead morning meetings and oversee office in absence of Lettings Manager.
• Monitor performance across viewings, offers, registrations and new business.

Skills

Residential lettings

New business development

Team mentoring

Negotiation

Relationship building

Market knowledge

Organisation

Customer focus

Job description

Assistant Lettings Manager - West London

£28,500 basic + commission

Own vehicle required

£50,000 OTE

I'm working with an established estate agency looking for an ambitious and experienced Assistant Lettings Manager to join their West Drayton team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a successful Senior Lettings Negotiator or an existing Assistant Lettings Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to win new business, support a team and play a key role in the branch's success.

You'll work closely with the Lettings Manager, helping drive performance, build relationships with landlords and grow the lettings portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market appraisals and win new lettings and property management instructions.
• Develop relationships with landlords, applicants and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities to win instructions from competing agents.
• Support, motivate and coach the lettings team to achieve individual and branch targets.
• Lead morning meetings and oversee the office when required.
• Monitor team performance, including viewings, offers, registrations and new business activity.
• Conduct property viewings, match applicants to suitable properties and negotiate offers.
• Keep landlords informed throughout the marketing and lettings process.
• Manage tenancy progression, referencing and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with current lettings legislation, including Right to Rent requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within residential lettings.
• A proven track record of winning new business and conducting market appraisals.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or managing a lettings team.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commercially minded, target-driven approach.
• Good knowledge of the local lettings market and relevant legislation.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A professional, positive and customer-focused attitude.
• A full UK driving licence and your own car are essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance plus public holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Health cash plan.
• Eye care contributions and annual flu vaccination vouchers.
• Charity matching and payroll giving.