Area Director - Rental Operators New Fieldbased, UK in Newfield

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen. We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

We’re excited to be hiring an Area Director within our Rental Operators space – a growing and high-impact part of the business. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a team, shape performance, and play a key role in how we deliver value to some of our most strategically important customers. You’ll be responsible for building a high-performing, motivated team and helping them unlock their full potential, while influencing how we continue to evolve in this space.

What’s great about this role

• Real ownership – You’ll have the space to shape how your team operates and performs
• Leadership impact – A genuine opportunity to grow and develop a team (currently 4 → 6) and make a visible difference
• Strategic exposure – You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in driving business performance
• Room to evolve the role – This is an area with momentum, giving you the chance to bring ideas and influence direction

What you’ll be doing

• Leading your team – Supporting, coaching and developing Account Managers to deliver at a high level
• Driving performance – Creating clarity, accountability and focus to ensure strong commercial outcomes
• Coaching consistently – Using structured approaches to build capability and confidence across the team
• Creating a high-performance culture – Building an environment where people are motivated, supported and striving to improve
• Using insight to guide action – Turning data into clear, practical steps that improve results
• Working collaboratively – Partnering with stakeholders across the business to drive alignment and progress

What we’re looking for

• Experience leading or influencing performance in a commercial or sales environment
• A strong people focus – you genuinely enjoy developing others and helping them succeed
• Good commercial judgement and a results-focused mindset
• Confidence working in a structured and consistent way
• Ability to interpret data and use it to drive action
• A curious, proactive mindset – someone who enjoys improving things and making an impact

What we offer

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.
• We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.