Lettings Negotiator

Job Title: Lettings Negotiator
Location: Oadby

**Salary**: £22-24k dep on experience

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Industry: Lettings Agency

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm, Alternate Saturday availability

An exciting career progression awaits an individual in Residential Lettings, as our client in Oadby, Leicester, overseeing more than 500 managed properties, welcomes new talent.

**About Them**

Our client stands as a distinguished Firm of Land and Property Professionals headquartered in Stratford-upon-Avon. Over the past five years, the business has witnessed substantial growth, boasting over 100 staff and consultants distributed across 14 offices in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, and The Cotswolds.

With a remarkable legacy spanning over 180 years, the company possesses extensive local knowledge and robust relationships with local professional advisors, playing a pivotal role in the communities it serves.

In addition to offering rural advice and professional services, the company efficiently manages commercial and residential property portfolios, conducts residential sales and lettings, provides valuation services, engages in general practice work, manages planning and architecture, oversees development, conducts strategic land promotion, manages client accounting, handles block management, and facilitates compulsory purchase.

**The Role - Negotiating Duties**

The lettings team invites a new member to contribute to achieving move-in targets, ensuring compliance of all tenancies and further enhancing the brand in the local marketplace. This individual will adeptly handle legal documentation, provide exceptional customer service through telephone and face-to-face interactions, and play a crucial role in the negotiation process.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Pre-qualifying applicants and arranging viewings.
- Conducting viewings and gathering feedback.
- Supporting the lettings team with administrative duties, including issuing terms of business to landlords and conducting necessary checks to comply with legislation.
- Negotiating new tenancies with landlords and tenants.
- Processing tenant references and right-to-rent checks.
- Preparing tenancy agreements and issuing legal documents related to the tenancy, ensuring all safety certificates are in place before move-in.
- Collaborating with the property management team to ensure properties are prepared for move-in.
- Booking and arranging inventories.

**Skills & Experience**
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
- Up-to-date knowledge of current lettings legislation and landlord/tenant laws is desired but not essential.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong administrative skills with attention to detail, especially when dealing with contracts.
- Confidence in dealing with a variety of people, both in person and over the phone.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Articulate, professional, and comfortable in a client-facing role.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and proficient keyboard skills.
- ARLA qualified or willing to work towards an ARLA qualification.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- Positive and adaptive attitude to contribute to the team's goals.
- Proactive with a desire to achieve results.
- Full driving license essential.

**How to Apply**:
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oadby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- lettings agency: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person