Lettings Negotiator

Location: Southend / Essex

Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5.30pm

Salary: £30,000 basic + commission + annual bonus

We are looking for a commercially minded Lettings Negotiator to join a growing residential property team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the lettings process from initial enquiry through to move-in, with a strong focus on maximising rental income, minimising void periods and securing high-quality tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lettings process for allocated properties
• Market properties across relevant portals and digital/social media channels
• Respond to enquiries, qualify applicants and manage follow-ups
• Conduct property viewings and provide a professional customer experience
• Negotiate offers and recommend suitable tenants
• Monitor market activity and make recommendations around pricing and marketing
• Maintain accurate applicant and property records
• Support check-ins, check-outs and wider property management activities
• Build strong relationships with applicants, tenants and external partners
• Manage your own diary and workload

What's on Offer

• £30,000 basic salary plus commission
• Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal performance and department targets
• Bupa Health Scheme following successful completion of probation
• Employee of the Month scheme (£300 voucher)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Ongoing learning and professional development / CPD
• Quarterly social events organised by the staff social committee
• Annual summer ball and subsidised team events
• Death in service cover
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within residential lettings

Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.