Lettings Manager

Abbotts; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Structured career progression

Industry-leading training and ARLA FP

Company car or car allowance

Benefits package

Long-term career with leading group

Job summary

Abbotts, part of the Connells Group, invites a Lettings Manager to lead the Rayleigh residential lettings team. You will drive performance, support valuations and listings, and develop a high-performing team while delivering outstanding landlord and tenant service.

The role offers leadership responsibility, ongoing training, and funding for ARLA Propertymark qualifications, with a clear path for progression within the UK’s leading property services group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial or senior lettings role within estate agency.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management capability.
• Track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong business generation skills within a target-driven environment.
• Resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail-focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lettings operations and listings for the Rayleigh branch.
• Support valuations and listings to grow market share.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with landlords and tenants.
• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing lettings team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Business development

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Lettings Manager at Abbotts, Connells Group

At Abbotts, part of the Connells Group, we are proud to be the Home of Opportunity. Many of our senior leaders have progressed from branch-based lettings roles, supported by industry-leading training and clear development pathways. This Lettings Manager opportunity in Rayleigh offers the chance to lead a successful branch while continuing to grow your career within the UK's leading property services group.

Your Role:

As Lettings Manager, you will take full responsibility for the performance and growth of our Rayleigh residential lettings team. You will lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team, drive market share and ensure outstanding service for landlords and tenants.

You will oversee day-to-day lettings operations, support valuations and listings, and build strong, long-term relationships within the local property market. This is a hands-on leadership role where you can make a real impact while progressing your career.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a managerial or senior lettings role within estate agency
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management capability
• A track record of delivering excellent customer service
• Strong business generation skills within a target-driven environment
• Resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail-focused
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer:

• Uncapped commission
• Clear, structured and supported career progression
• Industry-leading training and continuous professional development
• Full support and funding for the ARLA Propertymark qualification
• Opportunities to compete for Top Achievers and leadership awards
• Company car or car allowance
• A comprehensive benefits package
• A long-term career with the UK's leading property services group

Why Join Us:

At Connells Group, we are passionate about developing our people. We are incredibly proud of the progression achieved by our lettings leaders, many of whom have built long-term careers with us. You will join a high-performance, supportive environment where success is recognised, ambition is encouraged, and development is ongoing.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and authentic workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Do not meet every requirement? Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or another opportunity within Connells Group.