Admin Services and Compliance Manager

Ateneu; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Watford is looking for an Admin Services and Compliance Manager to lead the office and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in office management and possess strong leadership and organisational skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £40,000 annually along with 28 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

28 days of holiday including bank holidays

Office closure over Christmas without using holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in office management or property management administration.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations in the residential property sector.
• Proven supervisory experience with the ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and lead the admin team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and building safety regulations.
• Maintain compliance registers and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Office management

Compliance knowledge

Team leadership

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in health & safety or property management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an organised and detail-driven Admin Services and Compliance Manager to join a busy residential property management office in Watford. This is a full-time, office-based role offering the chance to take ownership of compliance, building safety, and the smooth running of the administrative function.

The Role

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the office, leading the admin team to deliver consistent and high-quality service. A key focus will be ensuring compliance across all managed properties – including health & safety, fire safety, and building safety. You\'ll maintain compliance registers, liaise with contractors and surveyors, and ensure policies and processes remain up to date with legislation. The role also covers office systems and administration, including SharePoint, Planner, and client communications. You\'ll support the Managing Director with reports and compliance updates, represent the business professionally in dealings with clients and contractors, and contribute to maintaining an efficient and welcoming office environment.

The Person

• At least 5 years\' experience in office management, compliance, or property management administration
• Strong knowledge of building safety and health & safety regulations in the residential property sector
• Proven supervisory or management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to deal calmly with challenging situations
• High level of IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
• Relevant qualifications in health & safety, compliance, or property management are desirable but not essential

The Package

• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (office-based)
• Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays, plus the office closes over Christmas without needing to use holiday entitlement

PMR is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.