Lettings Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Lettings Manager / Senior Negotiator to drive growth across branches in the South and South East. You will lead the lettings team, manage day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with ARLA and company procedures.

Role includes generating landlord instructions, conducting valuations, and enhancing renewals and revenue through strong client relations and a target-driven sales approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lettings Manager or Senior Negotiator
• Knowledge of local lettings legislation (ARLA preferred)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Target-driven with sales focus
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Develop landlord instructions and conduct property valuations to grow the lettings book
• Lead, train and motivate the lettings team to maximise performance
• Ensure lettings activity complies with current legislation, ARLA, and company procedures
• Oversee the full tenancy cycle including marketing, viewings, referencing and move-ins
• Build lasting relationships with landlords and tenants to maximise renewals and revenue

Skills

Lettings experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Sales focus

Education

ARLA qualification

Job description

We are on the lookout for bright and enthusiastic Letting Negotiators / Managers of various levels of seniority for a growing residential estate agent group with branches all over the South and South East. You will be responsible for driving business growth, increasing market share, managing the day-to-day operations, and motivating your team to exceed targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Actively generate new landlord instructions and conduct property valuations.
• Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and motivate the lettings team to maximize performance.
• Compliance: Ensure all lettings activity complies with current legislation, ARLA, and company procedures.
• Operations: Oversee the full tenancy cycle, including marketing, viewings, referencing, and move-ins.
• Client Relations: Build lasting relationships with landlords and tenants to maximize renewals and revenue.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lettings Manager or Senior Negotiator looking to step up.
• In-depth knowledge of local lettings legislation (ARLA qualification preferred).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Target-driven with a strong sales focus.
• Full UK driving license.

What s In It For You?

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.