Lettings Agent / Negotiator
Location: Ashby De La Zouch
Permanent: Part time position available (FTE average 41.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays)
Salary: Competitive basic salary plus commission
About Us
Established in 1888, Howkins & Harrison LLP has been supporting homeowners, landowners, and landlords for over 130 years. We are a respected and successful firm of property and lettings agents, chartered surveyors, land agents, auctioneers, and valuers. With 7 regional offices across the Midlands, as well as offices in London and Henley-in-Arden, we provide expert advice and services to a broad range of clients across the region and beyond.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Lettings Negotiator to join our residential lettings team based at our Ashby De La Zouch office. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key member of a growing and diversifying business. The right candidate will play an integral role in developing our market presence across Ashby and the surrounding areas, while delivering exceptional service to both landlords and tenants.
Key Responsibilities
You will be part of a dynamic lettings team, with duties including:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords
- Registering applicants and managing applicant databases
- Matching tenants to suitable properties and providing detailed property information
- Marketing properties across online platforms and other media
- Listing new instructions on property portals
- Conducting viewings and obtaining feedback
- Negotiating offers and tenancy terms
- Managing listings from instruction through to ‘Let Agreed’
- Working to achieve individual and team targets
- Providing regular market updates and insight
- Supporting broader team goals and duties as required
About You
We are looking for a motivated and professional individual who demonstrates:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- A proactive, driven, and target-oriented mindset
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management abilities
- A calm, professional, and customer-focused attitude
- Confidence in using technology and online platforms
- A high standard of personal presentation
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business use
- A passion for property and delivering exceptional service
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + your birthday off pro-rata
- Long Service Holidays Awards
- Pension plan
- 5-star review incentive payments
- Life assurance cover
- Paid mileage (in line with HMRC guidance)
- Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 GP and dentist access)
- Opportunities for progression within a growing company
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your lettings career and join a company with heritage, ambition, and values, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV, salary expectations and preferred hours to: [email protected]
Closing Date - 30th June 2026
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
