Area Director - North London

  • Location:

    London, North London

  • Discipline:

    Property

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    £40,000 - £60,000 Basic, £120,000 OTE inc. Guarantee + Car/Allowance

  • Published:

    08-04-2026

  • Expiry date:

    20-05-2026

  • Reference:

    6589

Due to continued growth and expansion, our client, who is a highly regarded and forward-thinking estate agency, is seeking a Lettings Area Director to oversee operations across North London.

This is an exciting time to join the business, as they continue to scale their innovative, remote-working model and strengthen their presence across the region. This role offers a genuine opportunity not to be missed for an ambitious and driven individual looking to make a real impact.

You will be responsible for leading, growing, and developing a high-performing team, playing a pivotal role in driving performance, supporting business growth, and will make a real impact.

The successful Lettings Area Director will be offered:

  • Basic salary of £40,000 - £60,000
  • £120,000 OTE
  • Guarantee period in place (£3,500)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Fantastic market-leading bonus scheme in place
  • Uncapped commission structure in place

As a Lettings Area Director, your duties will be to:

  • Lead and support the branch team, fostering a positive, collaborative working environment and encouraging strong individual and collective performance.
  • Deliver excellent customer service, building trusted relationships with clients, suppliers, and the local community through clear and professional communication.
  • Develop and implement effective business plans, ensuring the branch meets its goals while managing high‑volume, time‑sensitive workloads efficiently.
  • Monitor local market activity, assessing competitor performance and using insights to inform branch strategy and decision‑making.
  • Ensure full compliance with lettings legislation, maintaining high standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Utilise strong operational and technical skills, including confident use of IT systems, a professional telephone manner, and a full UK manual driving licence to support day‑to‑day operations.

To be considered for the Lettings Area Director role, you must have:

  • The ability to help ensure the business stays compliant and operates safely in line with all regulatory standards.
  • Confident, positive, and diplomatic leadership, supported by experience managing multiple lettings branches.
  • A solid and up‑to‑date understanding of current lettings legislation.
  • The skills to guide, support, and motivate your team, encouraging strong performance and smooth daily operations.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A practical, analytical, and solutions‑focused approach, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
  • A strong track record of achieving KPIs, along with the ability to recruit and develop great people.
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