Compliance Officer

We are seeking a diligent Part-time Lettings Compliance Officer to ensure our rental properties meet all legal and quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of UK residential lettings law, regulatory requirements and the forthcoming Renters’ Rights reforms. This role involves monitoring compliance, conducting inspections, and maintaining high-quality assurance standards across our lettings portfolio. The ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding the integrity of our lettings process while supporting our team in delivering excellent service to tenants and landlords alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the agency remains fully compliant with all residential lettings legislation.
• Monitor and implement changes arising from the Renters’ Rights reforms and other legislative updates.
• Advise the business on the abolition of Section 21, possession procedures, serving statutory notices and lawful eviction processes.
• Ensure tenancy agreements, prescribed information, notices and legal documentation comply with current legislation.
• Oversee compliance relating to tenancy deposits, Right to Rent, Gas Safety Certificates, EICRs, EPCs, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, licensing and all statutory requirements.
• Carry out regular compliance audits and identify any areas of risk.
• Develop and update internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to the lettings and property management teams.
• Liaise with landlords, legal advisers, local authorities and external regulatory bodies where required.
• Help protect the business by ensuring robust compliance processes are maintained.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a lettings compliance role or a senior residential lettings position with compliance responsibilities.
• Excellent knowledge of UK residential lettings legislation.
• Strong understanding of the Renters’ Rights reforms and possession law.
• Experience with serving statutory notices and understanding lawful eviction procedures.
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical compliance advice.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience with commercial property and commercial lease compliance.
• ARLA Propertymark qualification or equivalent.
• Experience dealing with landlord licensing and local authority enforcement.
• Experience delivering compliance training to staff.

If you are passionate about compliance, enjoy keeping up to date with legislation and want to play a key role in protecting and supporting a well-established lettings agency, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,500.00-£26,000.00 per year

Expected: 3 days in the office

Work Location: In person