Referencing Executive

Rightmove
Newcastle, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward customer-focused professionals comfortable with managing tenant applications and gathering references, with a preference for candidates who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment in Newcastle, UK.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in tenant and landlord communication and a proactive approach to process management
    — “Making and receiving calls daily to gather information from tenants, landlords, and employers.”
  • Individuals who prioritize accuracy and have a background in assessing financial documents or reports
    — “Assessing documents and references to ensure tenants meet financial and suitability criteria.”
  • People who have demonstrated adaptability in high-volume, service-oriented roles with a commitment to meeting targets
    — “Driven to succeed – you’re motivated by hitting targets and being part of a successful team.”

Things to consider

  • Minimum of 2 days in-office per week is required despite hybrid working options
    — “hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to participate in an assessment day in Newcastle on 27th October
    — “We will be holding an assessment day in our Newcastle office on Tuesday 27th October”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in tenant referencing or similar roles with measurable outcomes
    — “Hitting targets for turnaround times and completed reports.”
  • Showcase a track record of managing multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic setting
    — “Organised and adaptable – you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks.”
  • Highlight skills in compiling reports and making informed recommendations based on data
    — “Compiling final reports and making recommendations to letting agents.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • managing tenant applications
  • assessing financial suitability
  • guiding tenants through the referencing process
Typical background
customer serviceadministrative rolessales

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailProblem-solving

Preferred

TeamworkAdaptability

Stack & domain

CommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailDriven To SucceedEager To Learn

About the role

Original posting from Rightmove via Greenhouse

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. 

Are you passionate about delivering brilliant customer service and ready to take the next step in your career? Rightmove Landlord and Tenant Services (RLTS) is expanding, and we’re on the lookout for energetic and detail-driven people to join our dynamic referencing team from 30th November 2026. 

*(We will be holding an assessment day in our Newcastle office on Tuesday 27th October)*

 At RLTS, we work alongside letting agents to help find the right tenants for rental properties across the UK. Our team plays a key role in ensuring tenants are the right fit by gathering references, assessing financial suitability, and making informed recommendations. We’re growing, and that means plenty of opportunity for you to grow too! 

This is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of a team that values your ideas, supports your development, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and communication skills make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll be doing 

Managing tenant applications from start to finish, ensuring everything is processed quickly and accurately. 

Making and receiving calls daily to gather information from tenants, landlords, and employers. 

Chasing references by email and phone, ensuring applications stay on track. 

Assessing documents and references to ensure tenants meet financial and suitability criteria. 

Guiding tenants through the referencing process and helping them provide the right information. 

Compiling final reports and making recommendations to letting agents. 

Hitting targets for turnaround times and completed reports. 

Who you are 

A natural communicator – you’re confident on the phone and love helping people. 

Customer-focused – you’re passionate about delivering top-notch service. 

Organised and adaptable – you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks. 

Detail-oriented – you spot things others might miss and take pride in accuracy. 

Driven to succeed – you’re motivated by hitting targets and being part of a successful team. 

Eager to learn – you welcome feedback and look for ways to grow.

Life at Rightmove

Despite our 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:

We create value…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.

We think bigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.

We care deeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.

We move together…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.

We make a difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

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 89% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right! 

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. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.

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.

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Source: Rightmove careers (Greenhouse)

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