HMO Licensing Manager
Residential Lettings & Compliance
Location: North London
Salary: £45,(Apply online only) - £50,(Apply online only) (DOE)
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
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The Opportunity
An established residential lettings business is seeking an experienced HMO Licensing Manager to oversee compliance across its property portfolio and lead a small team of Property Managers.
This is a key in-house role focused on ensuring all HMO properties meet licensing requirements and remain fully compliant with current regulations. You will work closely with the wider residential team, tenants, and contractors to maintain high standards, manage risk, and deliver excellent service.
This position is ideal for a knowledgeable and proactive property professional with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of HMO legislation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Auditing properties to identify HMO licensing requirements
- Coordinating safety checks, inspections, and certification
- Managing and supporting a small team of Property Managers
- Liaising with tenants and contractors to resolve issues efficiently
- Overseeing remedial works and conducting post-maintenance inspections
- Coordinating maintenance and repair works to ensure compliance standards are met
- Handling deposit returns in accordance with current regulations
- Managing rental arrears and resolving disputes
- Instructing eviction proceedings where necessary
- Conducting regular one-to-ones and monitoring team performance
- Ensuring the business remains risk-averse and fully compliant with all relevant legislation
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Requirements
- Proven understanding of HMO licensing requirements and compliance processes
- Experience within residential property management
- Strong leadership and team management ability
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Confident delivering high levels of customer service
- Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using property management systems such as Qube (desirable but not essential - training provided)
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Why Apply?
- Join a growing residential business in a key compliance-focused role
- Lead and shape a small team within the lettings department
- Play a crucial role in ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management
- Competitive salary package (£45k-£50k DOE)
- Immediate start available
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To Apply
If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss other HMO Licensing Manager roles, please contact:
Zach Grandy-Smith
(phone number removed)
✉️ (url removed)
All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. You will be contacted before your CV is shared with any client.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation