Residential Property Lettings Negotiator
Location: Ashby De La Zouch
Permanent: Part time flexible hours (FTE average 41.5 hours per week)
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 an office in London, we provide expert advice and services to a broad range of clients across the region and beyond.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Lettings Negotiator to join our Residential Lettings team in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing and ambitious business. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our lettings operation, developing strong relationships with landlords and tenants, and delivering an exceptional customer experience throughout the lettings process.
Key Responsibilities
As part of our busy and successful lettings team, your responsibilities will include:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords and prospective tenants
- Registering applicants and maintaining accurate records within the applicant database
- Matching applicants with suitable properties and providing detailed property information
- Marketing available properties across online portals and other advertising channels
- Uploading and managing property listings on relevant platforms
- Conducting property viewings and gathering feedback from applicants
- Negotiating offers and tenancy terms between landlords and tenants
- Managing properties from instruction through to Let Agreed stage
- Achieving individual and team performance targets
- Providing landlords with market updates and lettings advice
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Previous experience within a lettings, estate agency or similar property-related role
- A proactive, self-motivated and target-driven approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- A professional, customer-focused attitude
- Confidence using property software, technology and online marketing platforms
- High standards of personal presentation
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business use
- A genuine passion for property and delivering outstanding service
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Your birthday off
- Long Service Holidays Awards
- Pension plan
- 5-star review incentive payments
- Life assurance cover
- Paid mileage (in line with HMRC guidance)
How to Apply
If you are looking to take the next step in your lettings career and join a business with a strong heritage, ambitious growth plans and a commitment to excellent customer service, we would 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
