At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic lettings team, driving growth and delivering exceptional service.
- Company: Join Savills, a global leader in real estate with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25-30 days annual leave, private medical scheme, and career development.
- Other info: Experience excellent training and mentoring in a hands-on culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: ARLA qualified with a passion for team development and strategic growth.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to join us as the Lettings Head of Department at our Harpenden office on a fixed term contract for 12 months, starting October 2026. This leadership role involves setting high standards, coaching a successful team, and driving business growth while delivering exceptional service aligned with our core values. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, ARLA qualified, and passionate about team development, compliance, and strategic expansion.
Responsibilities range from marketing and recruitment to legislative adherence and performance monitoring.
Company Overview: Savills is a global, market leading real estate powerhouse with over 40,000 people working across 70+ countries and a £2 billion UK turnover. We’re proud to have been named The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for 19 years running and have also received recognition for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, including being a Top Employer for Women and earning the Investors in People Gold accreditation.
In our lettings division, you’ll join close-knit, collaborative teams covering everything from residential lettings to client accounts and property management. The culture here is supportive and hands‑on, with excellent training and mentoring to help you build your skills and take on responsibility quickly. It’s a place where teamwork really shines and your career can thrive.
What we offer you:
- Career and Professional Development
- 25-30 Days Annual Leave
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme
- Virtual GP
- Global Mobility Scheme
- Rewards Platform
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave
This role does not meet the salary criteria for skilled worker visa sponsorship. To be eligible to apply for this role you must hold your own right to work in the UK.
Our employees act with honesty and integrity and we expect the same from you. Attempts to circumvent this policy are taken very seriously.
Recruitment agencies: Savills only pays agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process.
Head of Department - Lettings (12 month FTC) employer: Savills
SAVILLS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Greater London. With generous benefits including 25-30 days of annual leave, a private medical scheme, and a robust pension plan, employees are well-supported in their professional growth and personal well-being. The opportunity to work on high-profile property developments ensures that every team member can make a meaningful impact while advancing their career in a vibrant and fast-paced environment.
