Trainee Lettings Manager

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Trainee Lettings Manager

Manchester City Centre

Hours: 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility for adhoc evening and weekend viewings.

Salary: £28,000 per annum Plus 15% bonus

My client offers high spec developments of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments based in City Centre Manchester. They offer a brand new rental experience, designed and built entirely with renters in mind. Luxury accommodation with high spec interiors and flexible lease options, across a range of prices and layouts. A perfect balance for contemporary lifestyles; the excitement of city centre living with community at its heart.

Their stylish, bright and spacious apartments have outstanding amenities, offering a place to switch off at the end of the day and find a place of calm. Their expertly managed development offers everything needed for a stress-free lifestyle.

Now recruiting for a Trainee Lettings Manager to join their lively team.

As this position is a trainee role, the duties listed below will be performed with support from the Senior Lettings Manager

Role Purpose:

Responsibility for the operational performance and overall lettings strategy, including but not limited to pre let targets, letting of remaining properties and ensuring maximum occupancy.

Understand and promote the brand and product at all times and ensure the same of the on-site team.

Manage the lettings teams and be responsible for the overall delivery of the entire Built to Rent product and operation.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Undertake prospective resident assessments adhering to the company’s reservation requirements and Immigration Act legislation
• Ensure performance targets are met in respect of viewings, lets, rent levels and voids
• Ensure compliance of EPC legislation prior to and during marketing
• Ensure compliance of Gas Safety legislation – where applicable
• Ensure compliance with the Housing Act 2004 particularly in relation to Deposit Protection
• Be ultimately and completely responsible for managing the entire void process ensuring that any works required are completed as promptly as possible to ensure quick re-letting and low void costs.
• Ensure that all units are marketed promptly and effectively upon the receipt of a termination notice from a resident
• Carry out regular audits within the software to ensure complete compliance with legislation and to assess performance targets
• Capture and record all feedback on viewings – ensuring a weekly report is provided to Head of Operations. Ensure complete accuracy in producing all tenancy related paperwork
• Understand, adhere to and promote all appropriate regulatory requirements in respect of property let within the private rental sector
• Action diary reminders daily and audit the Lettings Consultants diary reminders for the same
• Build relationships with the team as well as The General Manager and assist at times when support may be required
• Establishing and maintain an ongoing, good working relationship with third party suppliers.
• Have an understanding of client strategies relative to all facets of the portfolio
• Have a thorough understanding of Built to Rent as a resident offer and how the delivery of operations differs from the private rented sector
• Ensure Lettings Consultants have booked a mutually convenient time to carry out a check-out once a tenant has notified their intention to vacate
• Produce regular reports for the Head of Operations on a regular basis
• Have a thorough and detailed knowledge of the local market including prevailing rental conditions and competitors.

Qualifications

MARLA Desirable but not essential

Essential Attributes

• Minimum of 2 years working in a Lettings role or build to rent or equivalent accommodation setting
• The ability to lead winning teams
• Confident
• Strong work ethic
• Resilient
• Team player

This role offers excellent prospects for progression within their rapidly growing organisation.

In the first instance please apply by forwarding your CV

Please contact Vicky at our Manchester office on 0161 819 2200

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Contact information

Vicky Semanda