Title Residential Lettings Manager - Temporary Contract

Spicerhaart Group Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agent is seeking a driven Lettings Branch Manager for its Guildford branch, covering maternity leave. The role emphasizes business development and teamwork, along with substantial benefits such as a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Complete on-target earnings of £60,000

Uncapped commission scheme

Company Car or monthly car allowance

30 days annual leave

Fully-funded training course

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential lettings.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages).

Responsibilities

• Leading daily meetings with the Lettings team.
• Developing landlord relationships and ensuring operational excellence.
• Coaching the team to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK

Job description

Overview

Lead. Grow. Deliver. We are seeking a driven and experienced Lettings Branch Manager to take the reins of our successful Guildford branch on a maternity cover basis. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a clear focus on business development, landlord relationships, and portfolio growth.

You will lead a strong team and play a pivotal role in growing the lettings book, developing local landlord relationships, and ensuring operational excellence during the maternity cover period. The role offers the chance to make a real mark within a respected brand in a thriving property market.

*Temporary Contract - Maternity Cover*

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Benefits of being a Lettings Branch Manager at haart Estate Agents in Guildford:

• Complete on-target earnings of £60,000
• £22,000 to £32,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• £2,500 for your first 3 months of employment, whilst you build your pipeline
• Uncapped commission scheme
• A Company Car, or a monthly car allowance
• Elite bonus scheme
• Full time working hours: 8:30am to 6pm Monday-Friday, and 9am-5pm every other Saturday

Your additional benefits as a Lettings Branch Manager at haart Estate Agents in Guildford:

• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays*)
• Enrolment at the Spicerhaart Learning & Development Centre
• Continued training as you grow and develop within your role
• Fully-funded training course to help you achieve a nationally recognised qualification within the property industry, including ARLA membership
• Career progression opportunities, including the opportunity for two promotions in your first 12 months of employment
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access to our confidential helpline)
• Eye care
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Personal ‘Talk Time’ with our CEOs
• Opportunity to earn a place in the CEO Exclusive Achievers Club
• Opportunity to earn a place on the plane for the annual Spicerhaart Incentive Trip
• Eligibility for our annual black tie Elevate Awards, in categories related to your role

How you will make an impact as a Lettings Branch Manager at haart Estate Agents in Guildford:

• Leading daily meetings with the Lettings team
• Coaching the team to achieve KPI’s
• Monitoring and assessing individual team member performance (Including but not limited to conducting one-to-one meetings)
• Encourage your teams development and progression
• Strong focus on generating new and repeat business
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Landlords and Tenants
• Liaising with Tenants and arranging property viewings in line with their needs
• Negotiating offers and agreeing new tenancies
• Ensuring the business is risk-averse and following the highest compliance standards for all regulatory bodies.

Essential Skills of a Lettings Branch Manager at haart Estate Agents:

• Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential lettings at a Senior Negotiator position or higher
• Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment.
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively with and create trusting relationships with customers, suppliers, communities and each other
• The ability to create and action business plans relevant to your branch
• The ability to monitor and assess performance of local competitors
• A strong understanding of current legislation related to Residential Lettings
• Ability to manage time sensitive and high volume workloads
• A reputation for delivering outstanding customer service
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Good telephone manner
• Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages)
• Attention to detail

The Finer Details:

We are currently conducting some interviews using video software.To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)
• We’ll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate

We will also need

• Proof of Address
• National Insurance
• Drivers Licence Check

Armed Forces Covenant:Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you.

https://www.haart.co.uk/about-us/armed-forces-covenant/

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