Lettings Manager - Windmill9 Consulting : Job Details

Lettings Manager | Leicester | £30,000+ Commission

Job Title: Lettings ManagerLocation: LeicesterPackage: From £30,000 (Negotiable) + CommissionIndustry: Residential Lettings

Contract Type: Full Time / Mat Cover - Perm

Hours: Monday- Friday- 9.00am - 5.30pm, Occasional Saturday cover a with day off in week

Experience Essential

Driving License Essential

Maternity Cover with Permanent OpportunityImmediate Leadership Opportunity with Long-Term Potential

Are you an experienced Lettings Manager looking for both an immediate challenge and long-term career prospects?

This unique opportunity offers the best of both worlds - an initial 18-month position covering maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent role upon completion.

About Our Client

Very well established in the Leicester property market, our client has established themselves as one of the city's leading independent agencies. Managing a portfolio of properties across Leicestershire, they've consistently grown through recommendation and excellence in service delivery.

Their multi-branch network employs over 25 property professionals, with their flagship Leicester office being among the top-performing lettings agencies in the region. They've recently invested significantly in their digital infrastructure and have ambitious plans for further expansion post-2025.

The Opportunity

As Lettings Manager, you'll take full responsibility for:

Team Leadership

• Managing a team of 6 lettings professionals
• Driving performance and achieving targets
• Implementing training and development programmes
• Creating a high-performance culture
• Monitoring and improving KPIs

Business Development

• Growing the managed property portfolio
• Building relationships with key landlords
• Identifying new business opportunities
• Maintaining high client retention rates
• Developing marketing strategies

Operational Excellence

• Overseeing property management operations
• Ensuring compliance with legislation
• Managing departmental budgets
• Implementing process improvements
• Maintaining service standards

What You'll NeedEssential Requirements

• Proven Lettings Management or Senior Negotiator experience
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• ARLA qualification (or working towards)
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of lettings legislation
• Track record in team development
• Business development experience

Personal Qualities

• Strategic thinking ability
• Commercial acumen
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Results-driven approach

What's On OfferFinancial Package

• Basic salary from £30,000
• Competitive commission structure
• Performance-related bonuses
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme

Development Opportunities

• Leadership training programmes
• Industry qualification support
• Networking events
• Professional development fund

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Saturday rota
• Time off in lieu for weekend work

The Maternity Cover Opportunity

This role initially covers an 18-month maternity leave period, offering:

• Immediate management responsibility
• Chance to demonstrate leadership capabilities
• Opportunity to implement positive changes
• Potential for permanent position upon completion
• Clear objectives and measurable outcomes

Long-Term Prospects

Upon successful completion of the maternity cover period, there is potential for:

• Permanent senior management position
• Enhanced package and benefits
• Involvement in company expansion plans
• Career progression opportunities
• Long-term stability

How To Apply:

We invite you to apply by submitting your CV ensuring it is fully up to date detailing your relevant experience and achievements.

*Please note, this is a full-time office based position with occasional external appointments. Unfortunately we are unable to accept offers of part time or remote working*

Windmill9 Consulting is a Business Consultancy and Employment Agency acting on behalf of the client.

All applications will be dealt with professionally and in the strictest of confidence.

We will contact suitable applicants for an initial screening to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have prior to submitting your application to the client.

Please ensure your CV is fully up to date before applying.

We review applications on an ongoing basis from the time that the role is advertised and will close the position as soon as we have found the right person, regardless of the closing date.

We would recommend that you apply for any role that you are interested in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

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