Purplebricks

Lettings Manager

Purplebricks
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates strong leadership and performance management capabilities, with a focus on driving revenue growth and compliance within the lettings sector. Possesses in-depth knowledge of UK lettings legislation and excels in building relationships with landlords and stakeholders.

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Lettings ManagementUK Lettings LegislationPerformance ManagementRevenue GrowthTeam Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, motivate and manage the Lettings Field Agents and Pre-Tenancy team, setting clear objectives and standards
  • Own front-end lettings performance across market appraisals, instructions, lets agreed and revenue
  • Set and monitor individual and team targets and KPIs, providing feedback through performance reviews and action plans
  • Produce daily reports on team activity, pipeline and revenue for senior leadership
  • Drive and track upselling of ancillary products, including fully managed services, rent guarantee insurance, referencing, inventories and compliance certificates
  • Identify new business opportunities through valuations, landlord referrals, local marketing and canvassing
  • Monitor local rental market trends and competitor activity to inform pricing, strategy and landlord advice
  • Ensure accurate rental valuations and high-quality property marketing
  • Ensure timely and compliant handovers from field agents to Pre-Tenancy
  • Build collaboration between Field, Pre-Tenancy and Property Management teams
  • Work with Property Management to convert let-only landlords to managed services, support rent reviews and renewals, and grow the managed portfolio
  • Build relationships with landlords, portfolio investors and key stakeholders
  • Train, develop and coach agents on valuations, negotiation and customer service
  • Ensure compliance with lettings legislation and keep processes and training updated
  • Handle escalated landlord and tenant complaints and disputes and monitor customer feedback and reviews
  • Report weekly to the board and senior company members on revenue and team performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience as a Lettings Manager or in a senior lettings role, leading a sales-led team to revenue and growth targets
  • Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK lettings legislation and compliance, including the Renters’ Rights Act, Tenant Fees Act, Right to Rent, deposit protection and safety regulations
  • ARLA Propertymark Level 3 Award in Residential Letting and Property Management (or equivalent)
  • Strong performance management skills: setting targets, tracking KPIs and holding people accountable
  • Commercially minded, with experience driving revenue, pipeline and ancillary product sales
  • Confident with data and reporting, including Excel and CRM dashboards
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills
  • Experience managing remote or field-based teams
  • ARLA Propertymark Level 4 qualification or MARLA membership
  • Experience of pre-tenancy or property management operations
  • Strong knowledge of the local rental market
  • Experience in a hybrid or online agency model
  • Experience recruiting and building teams during a period of growth
  • Working knowledge of lettings CRM systems
  • A leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM or CMI)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 days holiday
  • Celebration days off
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exclusive Purplebricks property discounts
  • Tailored commission schemes
  • Life Assurance
  • Potential to earn additional in commission

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Hard Skills
Target SettingKPI TrackingData ReportingProperty ValuationNegotiation SkillsCustomer ServiceMarket AnalysisSales StrategyCompliance ManagementTeam Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationCoachingRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsExcelReporting Dashboards
Certifications & Qualifications
ARLA Propertymark Level 3 AwardARLA Propertymark Level 4 QualificationMARLA MembershipILM QualificationCMI Qualification
Industry Keywords
LettingsProperty ManagementRental MarketTenant Fees ActRenters’ Rights ActRight to RentDeposit ProtectionSafety RegulationsHybrid Agency ModelField-Based Teams