Homeownership Compliance Officer

HOMEOWNERSHIP COMPLIANCE OFFICER * Contract: 4 months – likely to be extended * Salary: £17.42 PAYE per hour £22.50 Umbrella per hour * Job Type: Hybrid Working * Location: Lambeth, SE1 This role involves providing expert advice and guidance on homeowner products, services, and contractual agreements in line with best practice and relevant legislation. The specialist will ensure the correct and accurate maintenance of systems and records with regards to leaseholders, shared owners, and freeholders. Day-to-day of the role: * Develop open and transparent relationships with residents, delivering excellent services within published timescales/KPIs. * Process applications for tenants exercising their Right to Buy, Right to Acquire, Right to Shared Ownership, or any other product enabling tenants to purchase their homes. * Administer lease-related transactions and variations such as alterations, subletting, remortgaging, and assignments within agreed policies and timescales. * Undertake enfranchisement cases accurately by adhering to statutory and governance requirements and accurately respond to pre-sale/re-mortgage solicitor enquiries. * Enforce the terms of leases, including issuing statutory forfeiture notices. * Assist in the preparation for Tribunal and Court cases and attend where required. * Administer regulated equity loans including the redemption and enforcement of contractual terms, accurately and on time. * Maintain systems to ensure appropriate and accurate records with regards to leasehold, shared ownership, and freehold ownership accounts, and other relevant information. * Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on the lease and the practical application of the legislation with regards to leasehold management ensuring compliance and reducing financial and reputational risk. * Collaborate with external partners, including legal representatives and valuers, to maintain a positive reputation. Required Skills & Qualifications: * RtB/ RtA experience and Home Improvement consents as well as any other Homeownership work, from remortgaging to LPE1 (management pack) production * Proven experience in homeownership compliance or a similar role. * Strong understanding of homeowner products, services, and contractual agreements. * Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in leasehold and property management. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with residents and stakeholders. * Proficient in maintaining accurate and detailed records. To apply for the Homeownership Compliance Specialist position, please submit your updated CV If this role is not for you, then perhaps you know of someone with the relevant experience that might be interested – feel free to share this opportunity