Head Of Lettings South Kensington

Job Title: Head of Lettings
Location: South Kensington, London
Salary: £35,000 basic + Realistic OTE £95,000 (uncapped)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company: Leading Prime Central London Estate Agency

About Us:
We are one of Prime Central London’s most respected and successful estate agencies, renowned for delivering a premium service to high-net-worth clients, investors, and landlords. With a strong foothold in the luxury property market, we are seeking an ambitious and highly skilled Head of Lettings to lead our flagship South Kensington office.

The Role:
As Head of Lettings, you will take full responsibility for managing and growing the lettings business, leading a high-performing team, and maintaining the company’s reputation for excellence in the Prime Central London market. This is an exceptional opportunity for a lettings professional ready to take a significant step in their career.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the lettings department to exceed revenue targets and KPIs.
• Drive new business generation through proactive prospecting, networking, and client engagement.
• Conduct valuations and pitch for high-value instructions with professionalism and market expertise.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords, investors, relocation agents, and corporate clients.
• Oversee all compliance and regulatory requirements in line with ARLA and property legislation.
• Implement innovative marketing strategies to attract premium properties and tenants.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate the lettings team, ensuring a culture of high performance.
• Collaborate with senior management to shape business strategy and growth initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in residential lettings, with proven leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Prime Central London lettings market, ideally South Kensington and surrounding areas.
• Strong track record of winning instructions and delivering results.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially astute, target-driven, and highly organised.
• ARLA qualification (or willing to obtain).
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer:

• Competitive £35,000 basic salary
• Realistic OTE of £95,000 (uncapped commission structure)
• Leadership position in a market-leading Prime Central London agency
• Opportunities for rapid career advancement and professional growth
• Premium brand reputation and high-quality property portfolio
• Supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team culture
• Incentives, bonuses, and regular social events