Assistant Lettings Manager

  • Command Recruitment
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Feb 12, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Assistant Lettings Manager - Flagship Branch

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Lettings Manager to join one of our high-performing, flagship branches. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and established lettings team within a respected, market-leading independent agency.

This role offers the chance to take on a key leadership position, deputising for the Lettings Manager in their absence and providing day-to-day support, direction, and motivation to the wider team. It would suit either a Senior Lettings Consultant ready to take the next step in their career or an existing Assistant Manager seeking a more rewarding environment with stronger earning potential, structured progression, and genuine recognition.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deputise for the Lettings Manager when required
  • Support and motivate the lettings team to achieve individual and branch targets
  • Drive new instructions, lettings performance, and revenue growth
  • Maintain high levels of customer service for landlords and tenants
  • Ensure compliance with current lettings legislation and company procedures
  • Contribute to the ongoing success and development of the branch

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' consistent experience within Residential Lettings
  • Proven track record of achieving targets
  • Strong leadership ability with a proactive, positive approach
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • IT proficiency, including MS Office packages
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
  • Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

Our client places significant value on their people and offers a competitive and motivating package including:

  • Basic salary circa 21,000 - 24,000 (depending on experience)
  • Personal and office commission structure
  • Year-end profit share
  • Realistic OTE 40,000 - 42,000
  • Generous holiday allowance (including your birthday off if it falls on a working day)
  • Subsidised pension
  • Length of service rewards
  • Structured career progression
  • Ongoing training and development

Working Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • 5-day working week with an allocated day off
  • No Sunday working