Lettings Manager

Posted 04 August 2026
Salary £50,000
LocationCanterbury
Job type Permanent
Discipline Estate Agency & Lettings
Reference95037

Job description

Experienced Lettings Manager required in Canterbury (East Kent) to lead lettings team, grow market share, increase instructions and deliver exceptional service across residential lettings and property management portfolio. 

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment

Vacancy: Lettings Manager

Sector: Residential Lettings & Property Management

Location: Canterbury, CT1

Salary:  OTE £50,000 per annum

Position: Permanent – Full Time

Reference: WR95037

Worth Recruiting are seeking an experienced Lettings Manager for a residential lettings and property management agency based in East Kent area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive lettings professional with several years’ experience who is ready to take responsibility for leading a team and expanding the lettings business.   The role offers strong earning potential and the chance to play a key part in developing market presence across the local area. 

What's in it for you (Benefits):

  • Competitive basic salary
  • OTE of £50,000
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Excellent earning opportunities
  • Career progression prospects
  • Supportive and professional working environment 

The Company:

  • Residential estate agency operating across Kent
  • Strong focus on residential sales and customer service excellence
  • Supportive and collaborative branch network 

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Lettings Manager:

  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the lettings department
  • Generating new lettings instructions and increasing market share
  • Conducting market appraisals and converting valuations into listings
  • Negotiating tenancy terms between landlords and tenants
  • Overseeing compliance with current lettings legislation
  • Supporting and developing members of the lettings team
  • Monitoring performance against targets and KPIs
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords
  • Working closely with the property management team to ensure smooth tenancy progression 

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience)

  • Proven experience in residential lettings
  • Strong understanding of the full lettings process
  • ARLA qualification beneficial
  • Experience managing, motivating and developing a team
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to build rapport and maintain long-term client relationships
  • Target-focused and commercially aware
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of the East Kent area advantageous
  • Full UK Driving Licence essential 

Is this the role for you?

Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Lettings Manager role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR95037.

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About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR95037 – Lettings Manager – Residential Lettings