At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a large residential conveyancing team and drive performance and compliance.
- Company: Established firm with a strong reputation in residential property.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to influence operations.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a senior leadership position.
- Why this job: Shape the future of residential conveyancing and lead a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in residential conveyancing and proven team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Location: Midlands
Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 DOE
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced Head of Residential Conveyancing to lead a substantial and established residential property operation. This is a senior leadership position and we are specifically looking for someone who has successfully managed a large conveyancing team, ideally within a high-volume, multi-team or multi-office environment.
The Role
You will take overall responsibility for the performance and direction of the residential conveyancing function, leading managers, conveyancers and support teams while ensuring excellent client service, compliance and commercial performance. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing a large residential conveyancing team
- Managing through Team Leaders and/or senior conveyancers
- Driving performance, productivity and service standards
- Monitoring departmental KPIs, capacity and financial performance
- Ensuring high standards of compliance, risk management and file quality
- Developing managers and building a strong leadership structure
- Improving processes, systems and operational efficiency
- Managing recruitment, retention and succession planning
- Working closely with the senior leadership team on growth and strategy
- Supporting the continued expansion of the residential conveyancing operation
Essential Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- Significant residential conveyancing experience
- Proven experience managing a large team (this is essential)
- Experience operating at Head of Department, Director, Operations Head or equivalent senior level
- Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and compliance
- Experience managing performance and KPIs within a high-volume environment
- Strong people leadership and team-development skills
- Commercial and operational awareness
- The ability to lead change and improve processes
- Experience managing multiple teams, locations or a high-volume conveyancing operation would be particularly attractive.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established conveyancing leader looking for a substantial senior role with the scope to influence how the operation develops and grows.
Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 depending on experience.
Head of Residential Conveyancing in Birmingham employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Lynx Employment Services Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a hybrid working model in Northampton, employees benefit from flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that impact the public sector. The company prioritises employee development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement within a dynamic legal environment.
Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
