Area Director - Rental Operators
Legal Counsel - 12 month FTC at Rightmove Greenhouse
Not specified · Fieldbased
Salary undisclosed
full_time
onsite
Posted 16h ago · Sep 13, 2026
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <hr> <p> </p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong>£75,000 - £85,000 basic, £10,000 OTE, Company Car</strong></span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re excited to be hiring an </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Area Director</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> within our </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Rental Operators</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> space – a growing and high-impact part of the business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What’s great about this role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Real ownership</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – You’ll have the space to shape how your team operates and performs</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Leadership impact</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – A genuine opportunity to grow and develop a team (currently 4 → 6) and make a visible difference</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic exposure</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in driving business performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Room to evolve the role</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – This is an area with momentum, giving you the chance to bring ideas and influence direction</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll be doing</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Leading your team</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – Supporting, coaching and developing Account Managers to deliver at a high level</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Driving performance</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – Creating clarity, accountability and focus to ensure strong commercial outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Coaching consistently</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – Using structured approaches to build capability and confidence across the team</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Creating a high-performance culture</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – Building an environment where people are motivated, supported and striving to improve</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Using insight to guide action</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – Turning data into clear, practical steps that improve results</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Working collaboratively</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – Partnering with stakeholders across the business to drive alignment and progress</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we’re looking for</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience leading or influencing performance in a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">commercial or sales environment</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A strong </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">people focus</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – you genuinely enjoy developing others and helping them succeed</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Good </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">commercial judgement</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and a results-focused mindset</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Confidence working in a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">structured and consistent way</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">interpret data and use it to drive action</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">curious, proactive mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – someone who enjoys improving things and making an impact</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>£75,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>£85,000 GBP</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><strong>About Rightmove</strong></span></h3> <p>Our vision is to give everyone the belief that 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>We create value…</strong>by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.</li> <li><strong>We think bigger…</strong>by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.</li> <li><strong>We care deeply…</strong>by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.</li> <li><strong>We move together…</strong>by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.</li> <li><strong>We make a difference…</strong>by focusing on delivering measurable impact.</li> </ul> <p>We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with <strong>88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work</strong>, we’re clearly doing something right!<strong> <br><br></strong></p> <h4><span style
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