Branch Manager

Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment in Didcot is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead a new estate agency branch, drive day-to-day operations, and deliver strong commercial performance across the local market.

The role blends sales and lettings management with business development and compliance, requiring leadership to win new instructions, grow landlord portfolios and build a trusted local presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UK residential estate agency experience (sales and lettings).
• 1–2 years in a team leadership or branch management role.
• Proven track record of valuations and securing instructions.
• ARLA/NAEA Level 3 qualification or above; MNAEA/MARLA status advantageous.
• Strong AML, lettings legislation and compliance knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence with local Didcot knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for Didcot branch day-to-day operations and performance.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to meet sales & lettings targets.
• Carry out market appraisals and secure new instructions.
• Grow lettings by attracting landlords and expanding the managed portfolio.
• Act as AML and compliance lead for the branch.

Skills

Team leadership

Valuations

Sales & lettings

AML compliance

Negotiation

Business development

Street CRM

Driving licence

Education

ARLA/NAEA Level 3+

Tools

Street CRM

Job description

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment

Job Title: Branch Manager

Location: Didcot, OX11

Salary: OTE £50,000+ per annum

Position: Permanent – Full Time

Reference: WR99378

An experienced Branch Manager is required to lead a new estate agency branch in the Didcot area, taking responsibility for its day-to-day operation, commercial performance and successful development across the local property market.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining sales and lettings management, business development and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead and motivate a team, win new instructions, grow the landlord portfolio and establish a strong presence across Didcot and the surrounding areas. Previous experience in Estate Agency or Residential Lettings is obviously essential.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

• A senior management position with responsibility for leading and developing a new branch
• The opportunity to shape the branch's performance, culture and future growth
• A varied role covering residential sales, lettings, valuations and business development
• The opportunity to build strong relationships with local homeowners, landlords and property investors
• A permanent, full-time position with the scope to make a real impact on the business

The Company:

• An independent property agency specialising in residential sales and lettings
• Operating across the Oxfordshire property market, with a focus on delivering a professional and personal service
• Expanding its presence with a new branch in Didcot, serving South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse

What you'll be doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Branch Manager:

• Taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running, commercial performance and overall success of the Didcot branch
• Leading, motivating and developing the team to achieve agreed sales and lettings targets
• Carrying out market appraisals and valuations, winning new instructions and converting opportunities into business
• Developing the lettings department by winning new landlords, growing the managed portfolio and generating new business
• Acting as the branch compliance lead, ensuring procedures meet AML requirements, lettings legislation, material information obligations and complaints handling standards
• Building the branch's local reputation through networking, business development and strong relationships with buyers, sellers, landlords and applicants

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

• A minimum of 3 years' UK residential estate agency experience, ideally covering both sales and lettings
• At least 1–2 years' experience in a team leadership or branch management position
• A proven track record of winning valuations, securing instructions and achieving sales targets
• ARLA and/or NAEA Propertymark Level 3 qualification or above, or equivalent, with MNAEA/MARLA status advantageous
• Strong knowledge of AML requirements, lettings legislation, material information and property compliance
• Experience using Street CRM or a similar estate agency software system
• A full UK driving licence, with local knowledge of Didcot, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse highly desirable
• A proactive and commercially minded manager with excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and business development skills

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