Job Description
Lettings Manager
Location: Melton Mowbray
Package: Basic c£35k - £40k dep on exp + comm
Industry: Residential Lettings
Contract Type: Full Time / Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:15 pm
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), on-site parking, pension scheme.
Experience Essential
Driving License Essential
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced lettings professional to step into a leadership role with real influence.
Our client is a well-established, highly respected independent property business with a strong presence in the local market and a substantial residential lettings portfolio. They are now looking for a Lettings Manager who can lead from the front, strengthen day-to-day operations and help shape the next phase of the department’s growth. The role is centred around team leadership, portfolio oversight, compliance and delivering a consistently high standard of service across property management.
This position would suit someone who already knows how to run a busy lettings operation, build trust with landlords and tenants, and bring structure, energy and accountability to a team. You will have the chance to make a genuine impact, improve processes and create a department that runs smoothly, commercially and compliantly.
The role
As Lettings Manager, you will take ownership of the lettings function and play a key part in leading the team, supporting landlords, maintaining service standards and ensuring the department operates efficiently. You will be trusted to drive performance, resolve issues proactively and keep the managed portfolio moving in the right direction.
Daily tasks
* Overseeing the day-to-day running of the lettings and property management department
* Leading, supporting and motivating the team to deliver a high standard of customer service
* Managing a busy residential portfolio and ensuring properties are handled professionally throughout the tenancy
* Monitoring compliance and making sure all processes align with current legislation and best practice
* Handling landlord and tenant queries, resolving issues quickly and maintaining strong working relationships
* Overseeing inspections, inventories, notices and check-outs where required
* Managing rent arrears and liaising with external parties when appropriate
* Coordinating maintenance matters and ensuring repairs are dealt with efficiently
* Supporting the ongoing development and structure of the property management function
* Reviewing internal processes and identifying ways to improve service, consistency and team performance
What success looks like
* A well-run, organised lettings department with strong standards and clear processes
* Landlords who feel supported, informed and confident in the service they receive
* Tenants who experience responsive and professional property management
* A motivated team working together effectively
* Compliance and portfolio management handled with care, accuracy and attention to detail
About you
You will already have a strong background in residential lettings and property management, ideally with experience in a senior or leadership capacity. You will be commercially aware, well organised and confident managing both people and process. The right person will enjoy taking ownership, making decisions and bringing calm, capable leadership to a busy environment.
You will likely be:
* Experienced in residential lettings and property management
* Confident leading a team and improving day-to-day operations
* Knowledgeable around current lettings legislation and compliance
* Professional, personable and strong when dealing with landlords and tenants
* Organised, detail focused and able to prioritise effectively
* Keen to take on a role where you can genuinely influence how a department performs
What’s on offer
* Basic salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
* A key leadership role within a respected independent property business
* The chance to shape and strengthen an important department
* A supportive working environment with a strong local reputation
* Monday to Friday role
* Benefits package including holiday allowance, pension and parking support in line with the client brief
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable Lettings Manager who wants more than just another job title. It is a chance to take ownership, lead a team well and make a visible difference in a well-established business in Melton Mowbray.
How To Apply
At Windmill9 Consulting, we specialise in connecting talented professionals with outstanding opportunities in the property sector. If this sounds like your next challenge, get in touch with us today.
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 or hybrid working*
Windmill9 Consulting is a specialist Business Advisory and Executive Search Consultancy for the Property Sector 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.
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