Lettings Manager | Leicester | £30,000 Commission Job Title: Lettings ManagerLocation: LeicesterPackage: From £30,000 (Negotiable) CommissionIndustry: Residential Lettings Contract Type: Full Time / Mat Cover - Perm Hours: Monday- Friday- 9.00am - 5.30pm, Occasional Saturday cover a with day off in week Experience Essential Driving License Essential Maternity Cover with Permanent Opportunity Immediate Leadership Opportunity with Long-Term Potential Are you an experienced Lettings Manager looking for both an immediate challenge and long-term career prospects? This unique opportunity offers the best of both worlds - an initial 18-month position covering maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent role upon completion. About Our Client Very well established in the Leicester property market, our client has established themselves as one of the city's leading independent agencies. Managing a portfolio of properties across Leicestershire, they've consistently grown through recommendation and excellence in service delivery. Their multi-branch network employs over 25 property professionals, with their flagship Leicester office being among the top-performing lettings agencies in the region. They've recently invested significantly in their digital infrastructure and have ambitious plans for further expansion post-2025. The Opportunity As Lettings Manager, you'll take full responsibility for: Team Leadership Managing a team of 6 lettings professionals Driving performance and achieving targets Implementing training and development programmes Creating a high-performance culture Monitoring and improving KPIs Business Development Growing the managed property portfolio Building relationships with key landlords Identifying new business opportunities Maintaining high client retention rates Developing marketing strategies Operational Excellence Overseeing property management operations Ensuring compliance with legislation Managing departmental budgets Implementing process improvements Maintaining service standards What You'll Need Essential Requirements Proven Lettings Management or Senior Negotiator experience Full, clean UK driving licence ARLA qualification (or working towards) Strong leadership skills Excellent knowledge of lettings legislation Track record in team development Business development experience Personal Qualities Strategic thinking ability Commercial acumen Problem-solving skills Strong communication skills Results-driven approach What's On Offer Financial Package Basic salary from £30,000 Competitive commission structure Performance-related bonuses Company car or car allowance Pension scheme Development Opportunities Leadership training programmes Industry qualification support Networking events Professional development fund Working Pattern Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday rota Time off in lieu for weekend work The Maternity Cover Opportunity This role initially covers an 18-month maternity leave period, offering: Immediate management responsibility Chance to demonstrate leadership capabilities Opportunity to implement positive changes Potential for permanent position upon completion Clear objectives and measurable outcomes Long-Term Prospects Upon successful completion of the maternity cover period, there is potential for: Permanent senior management position Enhanced package and benefits Involvement in company expansion plans Career progression opportunities Long-term stability How To Apply: We invite you to apply by submitting your CV ensuring it is fully up to date detailing your relevant experience and achievements. Please note, this is a full-time office based position with occasional external appointments. Unfortunately we are unable to accept offers of part time or remote working Windmill9 Consulting is a Business Consultancy and Employment Agency acting on behalf of the client. All applications will be dealt with professionally and in the strictest of confidence. We will contact suitable applicants for an initial screening to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have prior to submitting your application to the client. Please ensure your CV is fully up to date before applying. We review applications on an ongoing basis from the time that the role is advertised and will close the position as soon as we have found the right person, regardless of the closing date. We would recommend that you apply for any role that you are interested in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Not quite what you're looking for? Feel free to get in touch to keep updated about new vacancies registered, or alternatively refer a friend.