Branch Manager - Student Lets

Job description

Job Title: Branch Manager - Student Lettings

Company OverviewClearview Recruitment are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing, nationwide student lettings business with a strong presence in key university cities, including this role being based in Leeds. Our client is known for delivering high quality accommodation experiences for students while maximising performance and value for their landlord partners. They are an ambitious, professionally run organisation with a clear focus on accountability, service standards, and long‐term growth.

Role OverviewThis is a senior, hands‐on leadership role taking full responsibility for the performance of a branch within a fast‐growing student lettings business. The Branch Manager will lead and develop a team of Lettings Consultants and Property Managers, driving commercial performance, service delivery, and operational excellence. The role offers real autonomy, clear accountability, and the opportunity to play a key part in a business that is actively expanding its national footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Full ownership of branch performance, including lettings results, asset management outcomes, and profitability

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Lettings Consultants and Asset Managers

Set clear KPIs and performance targets, monitoring results and implementing improvement plans

Drive lettings activity, revenue growth, and portfolio optimisation

Act as the senior point of contact for landlords, tenants, and key stakeholders

Manage escalated issues professionally and ensure consistently high service standards

Proactively identify and convert new landlord and investor opportunities

Work closely with senior management to report on performance, risks, and growth opportunities

Ensure compliance with all relevant lettings legislation, company procedures, and asset management standards

Oversee marketing standards across the portfolio and liaise with central teams to ensure brand consistency

Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of branch staff

Conduct regular one‐to‐ones, performance reviews, and annual appraisals

Skills and Qualifications

Proven experience in a management role within residential or student lettings

Strong people management skills with the ability to drive performance through others

Commercially minded with experience managing targets, KPIs, and branch profitability

Confident decision‐maker with strong leadership presence

Excellent communication and relationship‐management skills

Strong organisational and operational management ability

Full UK driving licence required

Access to a personal vehicle required

Package and Benefits

Basic Salary £35,000 - £38,000

Commission paid per bed let, plus commission paid on new business into management service

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

15 Saturdays per year (10:00am – 3:00pm)

Opportunity to lead a branch within a growing national business

Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to expand

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English