Branch Manager / Associate Director

Job Description

Location: Shawlands, Glasgow

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Branch Manager to oversee our Shawlands office. This senior management role focuses on providing clear direction, supporting branch performance, strengthening local market presence, and ensuring the team delivers exceptional client service while remaining close to day to day operations to step in and support when needed. The successful candidate will bring strong residential agency experience, sound commercial judgement, and excellent people leadership with a practical, hands on approach to driving growth across the local market.

Leadership and Team Manageme nt

• Lead and develop a high performing branch team, providing visible day to day support where needed
• Build a positive culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Recruit, mentor and support team members

Business Development & Growth

• Drive instructions, market share and fee income through both leadership and practical involvement
• Build strong relationships with clients, introducers and local contacts
• Identify revenue opportunities and strengthen local presence
• Work with the marketing team to drive local initiatives, campaigns and community engagement

Market Knowledge

• Oversee instruction generation and actively support the team in converting opportunities
• Use strong local market knowledge to guide pricing, marketing strategy and saleability discussion
• Monitor local market trends, competitor activity and buyer demand

Client Experience

• Ensure a first class client experience, stepping in personally on key matters where appropriate
• Manage key relationships and complex client matters
• Maintain clear, responsive and professional communication
• Drive satisfaction, repeat business and referrals

Financial Performance

• Deliver profitability, fee income and market share targets
• Monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps and support the team in taking practical action
• Manage budgets, resources and operational costs
• Maximise cross referrals across the wider business

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and company requirements
• Maintain strong record keeping, AML compliance and risk management
• Promote best practice and consistency across branch activity

Essential

• Significant experience within residential estate agency
• Proven track record of growing market share and branch performance
• Strong local market knowledge and sound commercial judgement
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience
• Commercially astute with a strong focus on results
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience leading a high performing residential branch
• Valuation experience would be advantageous
• Established network within the Glasgow and Southside property market
• Experience operating at a senior management level
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Problem Solving & Innovation
• Planning & Organising
• Positive Mindset
• Negotiation
• Business Development
• Decision Making
• People Management

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself, and why you think you’d be a great fit for the role.