Area Manager (Covering Bristol & Bath)
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Who we are
loc8me isn’t your average lettings agency.
We’re a fast-growing, nationwide student lettings business on a mission to deliver industry-leading accommodation experiences for both our students and our landlords. We don’t do mediocre. We don’t stand still. We grow, we improve, and we raise the standard — constantly.
When you join loc8me, you join a company where:
* Opportunity is real
* Progression is earned
* Standards are high
* Energy is contagious
* Ambition is encouraged
If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a genuine impact — keep reading.
The Role – Branch Manager
As a Branch Manager, you will lead the performance, culture and operational delivery of your branch. You’ll be responsible for driving lettings performance, overseeing asset management, and ensuring exceptional service standards across your entire portfolio.
This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. You will manage, develop and inspire a team of Lettings Consultants and Asset Managers — setting the tone, raising standards and delivering results.
You’ll build strong relationships with Landlords, Tenants and Contractors, while ensuring your branch operates efficiently, compliantly and profitably.
Key duties and requirements include:
* Lead, manage and develop a team of Lettings Consultants and Asset Managers
* Recruit, onboard and train new team members
* Deliver monthly 1-2-1s, staff reviews and annual appraisals
* Set and review branch KPIs in collaboration with the Operations Manager
* Drive lettings performance and asset management standards across the portfolio
* Audit portfolio performance, inspection processes and compliance reporting
* Deliver weekly lettings reports and review monthly P&L performance
* Build and maintain strong relationships with Landlords, Investors and Contractors
* Conduct regular landlord meetings and provide investment advice
* Proactively generate and convert new landlord and investor leads
* Manage complaints professionally and efficiently
* Oversee compliance, legal notices and evolving legislation (including HMO licensing)
* Support utility management and in-tenancy processes
* Manage branch marketing, advertising and events alongside the Marketing Manager
* Maintain high office standards including compliance, upkeep and organisation
* Oversee company vehicles (MOTs, tax, servicing and upkeep)
Essential skills:
* Has strong organisational and operational management skills
* Communicates clearly, confidently and professionally
* Can lead from the front and inspire high performance
* Is commercially aware and performance-driven
* Takes ownership and sees tasks through from start to finish
* Can prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
* Is adaptable, resilient and solutions-focused
* Brings energy, accountability and a “get stuck in” attitude
* Lettings experience is preferred. Leadership experience is essential.
Additional information
Why loc8me?
* Be part of an ambitious, scaling business
* Genuine progression opportunities
* We invest in leadership development
* Work alongside driven, high-performing teams
* Make a real impact on branch growth and business performance
This isn’t just a management role. It’s an opportunity to build, lead and shape a high-performing branch within a business that’s going places.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package
* Bonus scheme
* Birthday off (paid)
* Christmas Eve off (when it falls on a weekday)
* Additional paid holiday entitlement – up to 3 extra days after 1 year of service
* Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
* Paid overtime
* 4 days paid sick leave
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* Pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Access to the loc8me Community Card (exclusive discounts)
* Referral bonus scheme
* Paid professional courses & qualifications
* Regular company social events
* Travel between loc8me cities may be required
Details
* Working hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
* 15 Saturdays per year (10:00am – 3:00pm)
* Full UK driving licence required
* Access to a personal vehicle preferred
Work Location: In person
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