Compliance Specialist

Loc8me; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off (paid)

Christmas Eve off (weekday)

Additional holiday entitlement up to 3

Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Loc8me Community Card discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Paid professional courses & quals

Company social events

Job summary

Loc8me is seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage property compliance across a defined area, building strong relationships with landlords, tenants and contractors.

You will oversee certifications, EPCs and health and safety requirements, coordinate with asset managers, and ensure timely audits while keeping up to date with regulations.

This full-time role offers a competitive package as Loc8me scales its nationwide student lettings business.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Experience in property and lettings industry.
• Able to work independently and stay motivated.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to workload changes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure properties stay compliant with landlords/tenants.
• Coordinate certifications and regulatory documents.
• Monitor contractor works and report to asset managers.
• Maintain certification filings per company policy.
• Submit HMO licensing documents when required.
• Complete FRAs and keep EPCs up to date.
• Support internal compliance checks and fire alarm tests.

Skills

Communication

Lettings knowledge

Self-motivated

Prioritisation

Flexible

Job description

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