HMO Licensing Officer

The Role
As HMO Licencing Manager, you will take ownership of all licensing and compliance requirements across the portfolio. This is a hands-on role combining compliance oversight, team management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure properties meet all HMO and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Audit properties to identify HMO licensing requirements and ensure full compliance
Coordinate safety checks, certifications, and statutory inspections
Oversee and manage a small team of Property Managers, including regular one-to-ones
Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
Manage and oversee remedial works, including post-maintenance inspections
Coordinate contractors to deliver maintenance and repair works efficiently
Handle deposit returns in line with current legislation
Monitor rental arrears and manage dispute resolution processes
Instruct and manage eviction proceedings where required
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across internal systems
Ensure the portfolio operates in a risk-averse and fully compliant manner

Candidate Requirements
Strong understanding of HMO licensing regulations and compliance processes (essential)
Previous experience in residential property management
Experience managing or supervising a team
Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
Confident communicator with a proactive approach
Experience using property management systems such as Qube (desirable)

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