Lettings Manager (Growth Focus) — Bournemouth

Overview

We're recruiting for a Lettings Manager to lead a busy Bournemouth office and drive the next phase of growth. This is a vital hire for the business: you'll take ownership of performance, standards, and most importantly winning new instructions (listings).

This role suits an experienced lettings professional who is commercially minded, confident on valuations, and thrives in a target-driven environment.

Location

• Bournemouth (office-based)

Salary

• Basic: £35,000

• OTE: £45,000/£50,000

The Role

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the lettings function, leading from the front while developing the team. A key part of the role is to increase market share and stock levels through consistent valuation activity, strong conversion, and excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the lettings operation for the Bournemouth office

• Win new instructions through valuations, relationship management, and proactive business generation

• Drive performance against targets (stock growth, lets agreed, conversion, pipeline)

• Coach, develop and motivate the team (player-manager approach)

• Ensure a high standard of customer service for landlords and tenants

• Oversee the lettings pipeline from marketing through to move-in

• Maintain strong compliance and process standards (right to rent, AML, deposit regs, etc.)

• Use data and local market knowledge to improve pricing, presentation, and results

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in residential lettings at senior level (Assistant Manager/Manager)

• Strong track record of winning instructions/listings and growing a lettings book

• Confident in conducting valuations and converting opportunities

• ARLA qualified (ideal/preferred)

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team

• Commercial mindset and a hands-on approach

• Full UK driving licence and own car required

Why This Role

• Key position with growth at the forefront

• Real autonomy and influence over performance and standards

• Strong earning potential with clear targets and opportunity

How to Apply

Apply with your CV or message to arrange a confidential chat.