Job Title: Branch Manager - Student Lettings
Company Overview
Clearview Recruitment are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing, nationwide student lettings business with a strong presence in key university cities, including this role being based in Lincoln.
Our client is known for delivering high quality accommodation experiences for students while maximising performance and value for their landlord partners. They are an ambitious, professionally run organisation with a clear focus on accountability, service standards, and long-term growth.
Role Overview
This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role taking full responsibility for the performance of a branch within a fast‑growing student lettings business. The Branch Manager will lead and develop a team of Lettings Consultants and Property Managers, driving commercial performance, service delivery, and operational excellence.
The role offers real autonomy, clear accountability, and the opportunity to play a key part in a business that is actively expanding its national footprint.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of branch performance, including lettings results, asset management outcomes, and profitability
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Lettings Consultants and Asset Managers
* Set clear KPIs and performance targets, monitoring results and implementing improvement plans
* Drive lettings activity, revenue growth, and portfolio optimisation
* Act as the senior point of contact for landlords, tenants, and key stakeholders
* Manage escalated issues professionally and ensure consistently high service standards
* Proactively identify and convert new landlord and investor opportunities
* Work closely with senior management to report on performance, risks, and growth opportunities
* Ensure compliance with all relevant lettings legislation, company procedures, and asset management standards
* Oversee marketing standards across the portfolio and liaise with central teams to ensure brand consistency
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of branch staff
* Conduct regular one‑to‑ones, performance reviews, and annual appraisals
Skills and Qualifications
* Proven experience in a management role within residential or student lettings
* Strong people management skills with the ability to drive performance through others
* Commercially minded with experience managing targets, KPIs, and branch profitability
* Confident decision‑maker with strong leadership presence
* Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills
* Strong organisational and operational management ability
* Full UK driving licence required
* Access to a personal vehicle required
Package and Benefits
* Basic Salary £35,000 - £38,000
* Commission paid per bed let, plus commission paid on new business into management service
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
* 15 Saturdays per year (10:00am – 3:00pm)
* Opportunity to lead a branch within a growing national business
* Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to expand
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