Lettings Manager

Pear Recruitment – Lettings Manager
Location - Pinner
Salary - £38,000, OTE £45,000 - £50,000
Hours - Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm and every other Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm

Our client is a well-established Lettings & Property Management company looking for a full time Lettings Manager to join their friendly team in Pinner.

This role would suit a candidate with at least 2 years’ experience as a Senior Negotiator or Lettings Manager.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a proven track record including excellent customer service levels and new business. They will have a passion for the lettings industry and enjoy problem solving and a variety of tasks.

Aside from a good work ethic and positive attitude, they are looking for someone who is polite and well presented, flexible, well organised, and able to think on their feet; someone who will go above and beyond, can lead a team and has great customer service.

Reporting to the Office Manager and Director, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing the marketing and letting of residential properties

Conducting Market Appraisals and advising landlords on rental pricing with good knowledge of the current market

Driving business development and landlord acquisitions

Managing and overseeing enquiries, viewings, and applicant follow-ups

Overseeing the vetting of prospective tenants (Inc references, Right to Rent, affordability checks)

Overseeing the preparation and issuing of tenancy agreements and relevant tenancy documentation

Ensuring compliance with lettings legislation and regulations

Liaising with landlords on instructions, updates, and performance

Managing tenancy rent reviews, and negotiations

Overseeing and handling move-ins and move-outs from a Lettings perspective

Overseeing rent collection and arrears management

Overseeing deposit registrations

Resolving landlord or tenant queries or disputes

Monitoring portfolio performance and occupancy levels

Leading, training, and supporting lettings staff

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring department processes are current and kept up to date

Ensuring high standards of customer service and professionalism at all times

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Senior Lettings Negotiator or Lettings Manager

A strong communicator with excellent inter-personal skills

Strong negotiation skills

Well-spoken and well-presented

Excellent organisation skills and punctuality

Strong knowledge of the local rental market and relevant legislation

Proven track record in leading and managing a team

ARLA qualified Level 2 at least or equivalent (opportunities to gain more qualifications will

be encouraged), or working/wanting to work towards it

Full clean driving license and own vehicle

What they offer:

Competitive Salary

32 days annual leave (Inc bank holidays)

Contributory Pension scheme

Parking Permit

Commission package

Performance related annual bonus

If you are interested in this Letting Manager role and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.

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