Lettings Negotiator

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking a Lettings Negotiator to ensure rental properties are successfully let. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage tenancy processes from tenant application to move-in. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence, customer-facing experience, and a proactive approach. This position offers a salary of up to £27,000 based on experience, with a work schedule of Monday to Friday and one Saturday in three.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own car.
• Previous experience in lettings or customer-facing role is desirable.
• Strong transferable skills are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Qualify potential applicants for available properties.
• Arrange property viewings and valuation appointments.
• Conduct accompanied property viewings with prospective tenants.
• Take tenant applications and present them to landlords.
• Manage referencing process to ensure timely completion.
• Arrange compliance checks prior to tenant move-in.
• Support office administration for the lettings function.
• Conduct 'move-in' appointments with tenants.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Confidence in dealing with clients

Attention to detail

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Job Description

Lettings Negotiator

Leeds City Centre

Salary : Up to £27,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours : Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm 1 in 3 Saturdays, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Must have a full UK driving licence and own Car

Job Purpose

To ensure vacant and newly listed rental properties are successfully let by identifying suitable tenants, providing excellent customer service to applicants and landlords, and supporting the smooth progression of tenancies from enquiry to move-in.

Key Responsibilities

• Qualify potential applicants to ensure suitability for available properties.
• Arrange property viewings and valuation appointments.
• Conduct accompanied property viewings with prospective tenants.
• Take tenant applications and present them to landlords for review and approval.
• Chase and manage the referencing process to ensure timely completion.
• Arrange required property certificates and compliance checks prior to tenant move-in.
• Carry out general office administration to support the lettings function.
• Conduct "move-in" appointments with tenants, ensuring all documentation, keys, and compliance requirements are in place.

Skills & Competencies

Essential:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment
• Confidence in dealing with applicants, landlords, and contractors
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and self‑motivated approach

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a lettings, property, or customer‑facing role
• We will also consider candidates with strong transferable skills and experience from outside the property industry.

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.