Job Summary
We are seeking a diligent Part-time Lettings Compliance Officer to ensure our rental properties meet all legal and quality standards.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lettings Compliance Officer to ensure our residential lettings business remains fully compliant with all current and forthcoming legislation.
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, Self-employed
Pay: £24,500.00-£26,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Work Location: In person
