Head of property Compliance
Posted 24 days 4 hours ago by Pear Recruitment
Location: North London
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
Hours: Mon - Thurs 9.30 - 5.30 pm; Friday 9.30 - 1 pm; Friday in Summer 2pm
At the core of our client's business based in north London is a desire to drive positive change. They aim to provide comfortable and dignified living spaces for all, including those with lesser means and supports those in more vulnerable populations. With years in the business solving property problems, they decided to start up a business that offers property solutions from start to finish as they knew they could offer more efficiency and transparency. Together they built a service that's put the success of their investors first
Role Overview
The Head of Compliance will take full ownership of the firm's compliance function, ensuring adherence to all UK property regulations across lettings, client money handling, tenant management, and property safety. This is a senior role requiring a highly experienced professional capable of building robust processes, managing risk, and leading compliance across a growing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities- Regulatory & Operational Compliance: Ensure full compliance with UK legislation (Housing Act, Landlord & Tenant law, Tenant Fees Act, Right to Rent); act as the primary contact for regulators and redress schemes (The Property Ombudsman); oversee Client Money Protection (CMP) compliance.
- Deposits & Client Money: Oversee all client money processes, ensuring accurate handling and audit readiness; ensure all deposits are protected via approved schemes (DPS) within statutory deadlines; manage deposit compliance and dispute processes.
- Asset Onboarding & Property Compliance: Lead onboarding of new assets; verify compliance documentation (FRA, EICR, EPC, Gas Safety, HMO licences); oversee planning compliance and local authority requirements; manage contractors to ensure timely delivery of remedial works.
- Property Safety & Maintenance Compliance: Ensure all properties meet statutory safety standards; track certification expiry and inspections; maintain full audit trails and compliance records.
- Risk, Audit & Governance: Develop and implement compliance frameworks and policies; conduct regular audits across tenant files and client accounts; identify risks and report performance to senior leadership.
- AML & Data Protection: Oversee AML compliance in line with HMRC requirements; ensure compliance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation.
- Significant experience in UK property compliance or senior property management.
- Proven track record in leading compliance functions within a lettings or real estate business.
- Expertise in HMO licensing, property safety regulations, and deposit protection (DPS/TDS/MyDeposits).
- Experience managing client money and regulatory audits.
- Ability to drive high standards and manage stakeholders effectively.
- 100% compliance with deposit protection deadlines.
- Zero regulatory breaches or penalties.
- Full property compliance across all managed assets.
- Clean audit outcomes and accurate client money handling.