Head of Department

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Savills Full time

Role Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join us as our Lettings Head of Department (HOD) for Bishops Park Lettings


Working alongside residential sales, our Head of department's are responsible for driving forward the lettings business in the local area as well as coaching their team to not only meet but exceed their targets.

You must set the working practice standards for the lettings team and ensure you are all up to date with all lettings related legislation and at all times follow our procedures.


The role includes the promotion and marketing of the department to not only maintain but also increase the annual turnover and profit margin and the maximising of cross division referral opportunities.


Team Overview
Savills Bishops Park is a growing office part of the prime central London division.

It is an exciting opportunity to expand and bring in new business working in a fast pace, busy environment alongside a Lettings Negotiator and a Lettings Coordinator as well as working very closely with the sales team too.

You would also be working closely with the wider lettings team based in Church Road.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

  • To drive the expansion of the department, maintaining our market leader standing
  • To build and expand Savills Lettings business and to be aware of future opportunities that will enable the office to continue to expand
  • Carry out property valuations and listing of properties
  • To maintain and develop the branches lettings business plan
  • To represent the office at HODs meetings
  • To promote and maintain internal relations with all other lettings offices as well as the relevant residential teams.
  • To actively seek and encourage cross referrals
  • To maximise marketing and PR opportunities
  • Efficient and timely communication with landlords, tenants and colleagues
  • To effectively lead your team creating a proactive and upbeat environment
  • To carryout monthly business review meetings and monitor progress against targets
  • To identify coaching needs for your team and then arrange/carryout the required training as well as monitoring and keeping up to date their individual development plans and to attend/nominate yourself for appropriate training.
  • To keep abreast of National issues and their impact on your office / our business
  • Comply with the ARLA Propertymark ways of working, strict Property Ombudsman & RICS 'Code of Practice', as well as keeping up to date with all existing and new lettings & estate agency legislation.
  • To produce and regularly update relevant reports recording the performance of the department.
  • Monitor sickness absences
  • To ensure your team are aware of the offices Health and Safety issues and monitor the workspaces and environments
  • To be aware of all fire procedures for the office and to ensure that staff are kept up to date with current office procedures for emergency evacuations.

People Leadership:

  • To set clear objectives in line with company/Divisional/team strategy and to measure performance against these
  • To conduct regular 121's, hold team meetings and complete thorough probationary, interim and annual appraisals as per company guidelines
  • To support team members in career development via training (to ensure high skill levels both technically & behaviourally), coaching, mentoring and the promotion and succession/talent processes
  • To adhere to all company processes with regards to people management and to role model professional behaviours at all times
  • To ensure recruitment is completed professionally and in line with team/divisional/company goals, thinking strategically re future needs and in line with our diversity goals
**People management and leadership experience, able to evidence: - **- Proven ability to develop skills and enable personal and professional growth of individuals

  • Able to delegate effectively for maximum results
  • A motivator, able to create successful team working and individual performance and engagement
  • Experience of successful conflict and performance management

Skills and Knowledge

  • The ability to work efficiently under pressure with a flexible approach
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Possesses vision and is able to develop complex strategies and solutions
  • Excellent relationship builder to generate business
  • Focussed: commits to challenging goals and delivers consistently against these
  • Cost management: financial and commercial acumen with excellent planning, budgeting and operational reporting skills
  • Continuous improvement: delivers efficiency in addition to effectiveness
  • Selfstarter, who relishes challenges and strives for the best
  • Strong team player: builds relationships and consults with others, quickly establishes trust and credibility
  • Robust and prepared to lead from the front
  • Diplomatic and challenging with the ability to influence others
  • Confident with a positive outlook
  • Strong decision maker who gives assurance
-

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Computer Science - Hillingdon - Outer U- L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group ***Head of Department Computer Science - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Computer Science - September Start ***Head of Department Computer Science - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Computer Science - Experienced Computer...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Group Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed Are you a...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Business Studies - Hillingdon - Outer U- L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group Head of Department Business Studies - Hillingdon Head of Department Business Studies - September Start Head of Department Business Studies - Academy Converter Head of Department Business Studies - Experienced Business Studies...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Group Full time

    Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham - £36,745 to £56,959 - TLR 2A (£3,017) / possibility of TLR 2B (£5,341) - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - September Start *** Head...

  • Head of Department

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Group Full time

    Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham - £36,745 to £56,959 - TLR 2A (£3,017) / possibility of TLR 2B (£5,341) - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - September Start *** Head...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Group Full time

    Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham - £36,745 to £56,959 - TLR 2A (£3,017) / possibility of TLR 2B (£5,341) - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - September Start ***...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Engage 3 Full time

    Head of English - Newham At Engage Education, we're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a successful secondary school within Newham we are currently recruiting for a Head of Department for [Subject]. This role suits an experienced Head of English looking for a leadership post or a current Head of Department looking for a new school. About the...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Qualiteach Ltd Full time

    Head of Department - Business, Computing, Economics - SEPTEMBER- Full Time - Mainstream Secondary School - Paid to ScaleAre you an experienced teacher of Business Studies, Computing, Economics? Are you looking to be a Head of Department? Are you able to also teach ip to KS5? Would you be able to manage a team? The Role - Drama TeacherYou will be working as...

  • Head Of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Qualiteach Ltd Full time

    Head of Department - Business, Computing, Economics - SEPTEMBER- Full Time - Mainstream Secondary School - Paid to Scale Are you an experienced teacher of Business Studies, Computing, Economics? Are you looking to be a Head of Department? Are you able to also teach ip to KS5? Would you be able to manage a team? The Role - Drama Teacher You will be working...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal Borough of Greenwich Full time

    Head of Department: Foundation LearningSalary: L L7 (Relocation allowance available if applicable)Contract: Full time, permanent. Hours are based on STPCDYou will be highly motivated and learner-centered with the ability to lead and manage a team of committed staff delivering on our creative and comprehensive curriculum and support programmes in our...

  • Head of the Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of French - Hertfordshire - Fringe TLR 2b - TLR 2C Pay Scale - Permanent - September - Foundation School - Age group ***Head of French - Hertfordshire ***Head of French - September Start ***Head of French - Independent School ***Head of French - Highly Experienced French Teacher are welcomed. Are you a confident head of department looking for a post as...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd. Full time

    Head of Department - 20th Century Decorative Arts and Design Posted: 3rd May, 2024 Sector: Fine Art & Gallery Job Ref: 17448 Salary:Competitive + Benefits Head of Department - 20th Century Decorative Arts and Design Job Details Posted: 3rd May, 2024Sector: Fine Art & Gallery Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom Job Ref: 17448 Salary:...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mad Devs Full time

    We are looking for a Head of HR department to join our Mad Devs team. We are looking for a Head of HR department to join our Mad Devs team. We are an international software development services company. At HR department, we strive to build clear and understandable processes and automate them. We speak at events and organize our own (for example, HR Meetup...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Head of Department – Corporate Solicitor Are you a Corporate Solicitor looking for a new challenge?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a leading law firm in Buckinghamshire. This is an exceptional chance to take on a role with an enviable reputation and develop your career in a dynamic and rewarding...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bonhams Full time

    About Bonhams Bonhams is a global auction house with an th century heritage poised for transformative change. Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewellery, and entertainment memorabilia. About the team Bonhams Modern Decorative Art &...

  • Heads of Department, Policy

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mays Region - Modern Woodmen of America Full time

    Head of Department, Financial Promotions & Enforcement Taskforce Reporting to the Director of Consumer Investments, the Head of the Financial Promotions and Enforcement Taskforce (FPET), will be accountable for managing the delivery of a high profile, challenging and complex work covering both authorised and unauthorised activities in all sectors....

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MLK Education Search Full time

    Job DescriptionSalary: £40,318 to £56,959 + TLR2AType: Full-Time, PermanentStart Date: September 2024M/LK Search are delighted to be supporting this unique, small, high-achieving secondary school in Lewisham who are looking to recruit a passionate and forward-looking leader to Head up their Geography department.This is no 'run-of-the mill' school. They...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MLK Education Search Full time

    Salary: £40,318 to £56,959 + TLR2A Type: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2024 M/LK Search are delighted to be supporting this unique, small, high-achieving secondary school in Lewisham who are looking to recruit a passionate and forward-looking leader to Head up their Geography department. This is no 'run-of-the mill' school. They take an...

  • Head of Department for Allied Health and Public

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom University of East London Full time

    The University of East London is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Department for Allied Health and Public Head. As the Head of Department, you will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and academic oversight to our Allied Health and Public Health programmes.You will hold a degree in Allied Health or Public Health,...

  • Family Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom QED Legal Full time

    Published- 26th April 2023- LocationLondon, United Kingdom- CategoryFamily- Job Type Fulltime- Type of Lawyer- Head of Department Salary £ £150000 per annum Work Hours Fulltime Reference No:BH Start Date :00:00Area of LawFamily-ContactJodie McCarronContact Phone RegionSouth EastDescription:Family Head of Department LondonA well established and highly...