Lettings Manager

Lettings/Branch Manager Location: Bolton Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and alternate Saturdays Basic Salary: 30,000 - On Target Earnings: 40,000 to 45,000 Are you an experienced and ambitious Lettings/Branch Manager looking for a new challenge with a leading independent estate agent? If so, we want to hear from you! Our client, a leading independent estate agent, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lettings/Branch Manager to lead their dynamic lettings team. The purpose of this role is to overseeing sales, lettings, property management and customer service operations. Ensure the branch meets its commercial, service, compliance and growth targets in line with company strategy. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day estate agency operations including sales, lettings, property management. Lead, coach, and develop the branch team: negotiators, property managers, administrators etc. Set and drive targets for revenue, profitability, growth. Monitor performance and take corrective action when needed. Ensure full compliance with all relevant property/letting law and schemes. Establish strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high standards of service to clients Manage branch financials from budgeting and forecasting to cost control and overhead management. Implement efficient workflows and best practices to improve operations. Keep up to date with local market trends, competitor activity and customer demand Oversee branch marketing & promotion Liaise with upper management: report on performance, escalate issues, implement corporate initiatives at the branch level. Mitigate risk: ensure health 'safety standards, manage complaints or disputes, protect data, ensure legal & regulatory compliance. The Ideal Candidate: Experience in estate agency (sales & lettings) including branch management or similar leadership role. Track record of meeting or exceeding performance / financial targets. Strong leadership & people management skills; ability to motivate, mentor & develop team members. Excellent verbal & written communication skills; good customer service orientation. Commercial awareness: understanding of P&L, margin control, cost management. Highly organised; able to prioritise, manage multiple tasks. Good IT skills: familiarity with property management / CRM software, Microsoft Office etc. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation affecting property / lettings in the UK. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Benefits Company bonus scheme (subject to performance and targets). Pension scheme. 25 days' holiday per annum. Paid holiday entitlement. Ongoing professional development / training. Ongoing training and career development. Supportive and friendly team environment. What's Next? Hit apply and we will be in touch shortly. If you are searching for a new role, but this isn't quite perfect, we specialise in all things property and can contact all of the local agents on your behalf, to find you the perfect position! If you would like our help, hit apply anyway and we will reach out. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-15