Managing Director

Moon Executive Search; Bath; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in real estate is seeking a Managing Director for a residential property agency in the South West. This pivotal leadership role requires significant experience in residential lettings and sales, focusing on strategic growth while maintaining hands-on involvement. The ideal candidate will inspire a high-performing team and manage all operational and compliance aspects. Competitive salary plus bonus, pension, and benefits offered in a highly confidential assignment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven senior management experience within residential lettings.
• Strong knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance.
• Commercially astute with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a respected local brand with a reputation for client-centric service.
• Drive strategic growth maintaining hands-on involvement in valuations.
• Oversee operational, financial, and compliance aspects of the business.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Understanding of lettings legislation

Job description

Managing Director – Residential Property Agency (South West)

Private & Confidential Search

We are partnering with a well-established, property agency in the South West to appoint a Managing Director . This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced professional with a strong track record in residential lettings and sales.

The Opportunity

• Lead a respected local brand with a reputation for client-centric service and integrity.
• Drive strategic growth while maintaining hands‑on involvement in valuations, viewings, and client relationships.
• Oversee operational, financial, and compliance aspects of the business.
• Inspire and develop a high‑performing team culture.

About You

• Proven senior management experience within residential lettings.
• Strong knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance.
• Commercially astute with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery.

Package

Competitive salary plus bonus, pension, and benefits.

Confidentiality

This is a highly confidential assignment managed exclusively by our retained search partner. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

To express interest, please submit your CV and a covering statement quoting reference J02698 to Vanessa Moon or Gemma Wilks via [e-mail]