Head of Residential Letting – Edinburgh Salary Guide: £40K plus Car Allowance & excellent commission We are delighted to be working with this extremely professional, well established Property Organisation in securing a new Head of Letting based in their Edinburgh Office. This is a rare and exciting Opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for People and Property; the successful applicant must have bags of ambition, drive and vision and be the ‘go to Agent’ always offering the highest level of customer service. You will lead and inspire your team, set best practice standards, and ensure compliance with all letting legislation. You will be responsible for growing the business, building strong client relationships and delivering a ‘best in class’ service. This is a leadership role requiring commercial acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to coach and develop others. Our client is looking for an ambitious, proactive, ‘New Business Focused’ leader who will drive the Letting Department forward along with motivating, coaching and inspiring their team to meet and wherever possible exceed targets. Delivering an exceptional client experience. The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic and bring a strong commercial mind-set. Key Skills Leading and Supervising Working with people Persuading and Influencing Delivering results and meeting customer expectations Coping with Pressure and setbacks Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Preferred Experience ARLA or similar qualification Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent commercial and financial acumen Ability to work under pressure with meticulous attention to detail Proven ability to build relationships and generate new business Strategic thinker with vision and problem-solving skills Resilient, confident, and able to lead from the front Ethical, diplomatic, and influential Positive outlook and strong decision-making ability Local area /market knowledge Track record in team leadership and new business generation The Role Drive the growth and expansion of the Letting Department, maintaining a market leading position. Build and develop the company’s Letting business in Edinburgh, identifying future opportunities and maintaining a robust business plan. Act as the ‘go-to’ agent in the region, promoting the department and maximising marketing and PR opportunities. Carry out property valuations and oversee property listings. Develop a strong pipeline of new business and nurture existing client relationships, ensuring efficient and timely communication. Lead and support your team through monthly 1:1’s, career development, and performance management, including coaching and training needs. Conduct monthly business reviews, monitor progress against targets, and produce regular performance reports. Represent the office at management meetings and contribute to division-wide initiatives aligned with growth, client service, and financial objectives.