Compliance Specialist in Leeds

About the Company

Join loc8me – Where Ambition Lives. loc8me isn’t your average lettings agency.

We’re a fast‑growing, nationwide student lettings business on a mission to deliver industry‑leading accommodation experiences for our students and landlords.

We grow, improve and raise the standard, constantly.

• Opportunity is real
• Progression is earned
• Standards are high
• Energy is contagious
• Ambition is encouraged

Role Overview

• Compliance Specialist
• Develop and maintain great relationships with landlords, tenants and contractors within your geographical area.
• Manage property compliance across the key risk areas at branch level.
• Behaviours
• Ensure the landlords, tenants and contractor experience is exceptional.
• Manage communications via phone and email.
• Engage with the National Compliance Manager for support and escalation.
• Prioritise workload to ensure no property is non‑compliant.
• Key Duties and Requirements
• Communicate with asset managers to keep all properties compliant.
• Order and maintain all certification within required timescales.
• Monitor contractor works and follow up on asset manager reports.
• File all certifications as outlined in company policy.
• Submit HMO licensing documents.
• Complete FRAs as required.
• Ensure all EPC ratings are up‑to‑date and maintain regulations.
• Keep knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation current.
• Collaborate with asset managers to complete internal compliance checks, including weekly fire alarm testing.
• Assist the asset management team during busy changeover periods.
• Complete compliance audit on new properties 10 days post‑integration.
• Build contractor networks, ensure compliance and accountability.
• Conduct HMO pre‑inspections and inspections with council officers.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication skills to provide high‑quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge of the property & lettings industry.
• Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Additional Information
• Be part of an ambitious, scaling business.
• Invest in personal development and progression.
• Encourage innovation and fresh thinking.
• Work alongside high‑performing, driven people.
• Make a genuine difference.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Birthday off (paid).
• Christmas Eve off (if on a weekday).
• Additional paid holiday entitlement – up to 3 extra days after 1 year of service.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to the loc8me Community Card (exclusive discounts).
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Paid professional courses & qualifications.
• Regular company social events.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of property management in a lettings capacity.
• U. K. Driver’s licence.
• Details & Salary
• Training
• Complete NEBOSH qualification (company will fund the first instance).
• Complete company internal training as required.
• Complete HHSRS training.
• Complete any further training if legislation changes.
• Working Hours
• Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30
  15 Saturdays 10:00 – 15:00
• Job Type: Full‑time
  Pay: £28,000.00 – £30,000.00 per year
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