Lettings Manager

Title: Lettings ManagerSalary ranges: £39,825 - £48,675Location: ManchesterDepartment: LettingsReports To: Head of LettingsWORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least four days per week, or 80% of our time, at one of our office / sitesJoin us at Lloyds Living as we redefine what it means to manage property in the UK. We're on an ambitious journey to become one of the country's largest and most trusted landlords, creating vibrant communities and delivering exceptional living experiences. As we scale at pace, you'll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of property management-where innovation, customer focus, and growth go hand in hand. This is your chance to make an impact and be part of something extraordinary.Own the end-to-end lettings journey across our residential portfolio. Drive occupancy, reduce voids, and ensure a consistently excellent customer experience. Maintain accurate records and enable smooth handoffs between Leasing, Property Management, and Customer teams.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Delivery & PerformanceManage all lettings activities (marketing homes, enquiry management, viewings, offers, tenancy progression and referencing, Right to Rent compliance, co-ordination of move in appointments, renewals) to target and on time.Actively reduce re let times in stabilised stock and optimise pricing to achieve ERV/target rents.Maintain accurate pipeline and MI (enquiries → viewings → applications → lets), providing updates and actions.Scheme Mobilisation (New Developments)Work with other teams to ensure properties are ready for leasing and occupancy.Execute a 'coming soon' and day 1 marketing plan; enable pre leasing where feasible.Marketing Execution & Demand GenerationWork with Operational teams to analyse rents and performance to maximise the efficiency and returns of our portfolio.Customer Journey & ComplianceRun consistent, high quality viewing events and follow ups in line with our SOPs; capture and act on feedback within agreed SLAs.Ensure applicants meet Lloyds Living's referencing criteria (affordability, credit, Right to Rent) and that ASTs and prescribed information are issued correctly.Systems, Data & Process ControlKeep accurate records across our PMS platform, SLM, including vacancy status, notice dates, diary tasks and tenancy documentation.Escalate risks, bottlenecks, possible improvements and exceptions promptly.Stakeholder & Partner ManagementCoordinate with managing agents and regional teams to progress viewings, applications and lets; challenge under performance and agree recovery plans.Work closely with Property Management teams to ensure smooth hand overs.Skills & ExperienceMust HaveOver five years senior lettings experience leading and growing teams across marketing, viewings, negotiation, move ins and renewals, ideally in new build or PRS.Confident running mobilisations and launches with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.Solid working knowledge of UK lettings compliance (Right to Rent, prescribed information) and practical property standards at re let.Competent user of lettings/PM systems (SLM, Qube).Experience coordinating with managing agents in multi site portfolios and using dynamic pricing/incentive levers.Nice to HaveExposure to Shared Ownership or mixed tenure settings.ARLA/Propertymark or equivalent accreditation (or willingness to work toward it).We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:A generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance-related bonusShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesAbout working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.