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Posted10 September 2025
Salary£70,000
LocationBedford
Job typePermanent
DisciplineEstate Agency & Lettings
Reference67080
Job description
Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment 

Job Title: HEAD OF LETTINGS – Residential Lettings

Location: Bedford, MK45

Salary: OTE £70,000 per annum

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Reference: WR67080 

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Head of Lettings to drive growth and performance within an established lettings division in Bedford.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, build market share, and develop a high-performing team. The successful candidate will bring strong lettings expertise, leadership skills, and a results-driven mindset to ensure both business success and outstanding client satisfaction. 

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

Leading and managing the lettings team to achieve targets
Conducting valuations and securing new instructions
Driving business development and growing market share
Overseeing property management and lettings compliance
Training, mentoring, and motivating staff
Building strong relationships with landlords and tenants
Ensuring the highest standards of customer service 
What We're Looking For (Skills & Experience):

Proven experience in residential lettings and valuations
Successful track record of running or managing a lettings division
ARLA qualification (desirable)
Excellent leadership and staff development skills
Strong sales ability and commercial awareness
Professional, articulate, and well-presented
High customer service standards with strong communication skills
Local market knowledge (Bedford and surrounds) advantageous
Full UK driving licence and own car essential 
What's In It For You?

Competitive OTE circa £70k with high commission structure
Career progression within a growing and ambitious agency
Opportunity to expand and develop an established lettings portfolio
Supportive and dynamic team environment
Work with a respected independent agency with strong local presence 
Ready to take the next step in your property career?

If you are interested in this Head of Lettings role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting today, quoting reference: WR67080.

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Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client’s job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. 
About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR67080 – Head of Lettings