(Remote Estate Agency Model)Area Director of PartnershipsCovering: EssexRole PurposeThe Area Director is responsible for leading, scaling, and optimising estate agency performance across a defined team and/or geographic area within our remote-working Partnership operating model. The role focuses on delivery of strategic growth as laid out in our Target Operating Model for Partnerships. Defined by recruitment and retention and development of people to create commercial growth, people leadership, compliance, and consistent service delivery, ensuring high performance without reliance on physical branches.Role BenefitsBasic salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 Per yearOn target earnings of up to £85,000 Per yearCompany Car or monthly Car AllowanceKey ResponsibilitiesCommercial Performance & GrowthDeliver agreed revenue, profit, and market share targets across a defined area/team.Drive instruction levels, conversion rates, and average fee performanceAnalyse performance data and implement corrective action where required.Identify growth opportunities, new Partnerships, and talent expansion areas.Recruitment & RetentionAttract Talent to the business, through networking, building relationships and creating a strong pipeline of candidates.Lead with a robust, fair and consistent interview process, ensure candidates fit the cultural and commercial capability of the role.Partner with internal recruitment to execute area recruitment strategies and maintain headcount at agreed levels.Ensure all new recruits receive a structured, high quality on-boarding experience.Provide mentoring and high visibility leadership, during the first 90 days of a new recruit’s service.Leadership & People Management (Remote Teams)Lead, coach, and performance-manage Partners.Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative remote cultureConduct regular virtual one-to-ones, performance reviews, and team meetingsExecute effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top-performing agents.Operational ExcellenceEnsure consistent application of processes, systems, and best practiceAct as escalation point for complex transactions, complaints, or service issuesCreate strong collaborative working relationships between Partners and Support services – Nexus, Marketing, Branch network, to enable efficient workflows.Monitor service standards, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation.Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure full compliance with estate agency legislation, AML, GDPR, and company policies.Monitor audit outcomes and implement improvements where required.Promote a strong compliance-first culture across remote teams.Brand & Market RepresentationAct as a brand ambassador within the area.Build strong relationships with local partners, introducers, and stakeholders.Support marketing initiatives and localised/centralised campaigns.Maintain consistent brand standards across all Partnerships.Strategic ContributionContribute to regional and national strategy development.Provide insight on market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour.Support change initiatives, technology adoption, and continuous improvement.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Revenue and profitability per Partnership – delivering accountability to annual branch budget.Recruit to build and maintain operational structure in line with agreed budgets.Weekly Instruction run rate/Partner.Average fee achieved at instruction and exchange.Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution.Compliance audit results.Team engagement, retention, and productivity.EssentialSkills & CompetenciesProven leadership experience within estate agency.Strong commercial acumen and data-driven decision making.Excellent communication and influencing skills.High emotional intelligence and coaching capability.DesirableExperience within hybrid, self-employed, or multi-branch network agency modelsFamiliarity with CRM, digital marketing platforms, and PropTech tools.Change management or scale-up experience.Personal AttributesSelf-motivated and results focused.Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability.Adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing environment.Values-led leader who inspires/builds trust and consistency.Working PatternRemote-first role with travel required within the area and to HQ based meetings.40 hours a week, remote working aligned to business and customer needs.The Finer DetailsWe Are Currently Conducting Some Interviews Using Video Software. To Be Eligible To Proceed In Our Recruitment Process, You Will NeedFull UK Driving LicenceLegal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)We’ll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth CertificateProof of AddressNational InsuranceDrivers Licence CheckArmed Forces CovenantSpicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces.If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you.https://www.haart.co.uk/about-us/armed-forces-covenant/Equal OpportunitiesAt Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability – regardless of how small or large your requirement may be.To All Recruitment AgenciesSpicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. 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