HMO Licensing Manager

About the Company: You will be joining a privately owned property investment company that dates back 70 years to its establishment in the 1950's, whose Head Office is based in North London. The company has a continued growth plan for the portfolio based on acquisitions, developments and conversions following a comprehensive asset management plan. 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) If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk