Clearview Recruitment
Head of Compliance – Clifton, Bristol
Company Overview
We are seeking a senior compliance professional to lead a growing lettings and property management business based in Clifton, Bristol. The role oversees compliance across the wider property portfolio, ensuring regulatory, safety, and operational standards are consistently met. The business offers a collaborative, professional environment with strong career development and a focus on excellence.
Role Overview The Head of Compliance will be responsible for managing and developing the compliance function, supporting operational teams, and ensuring all properties and clients meet statutory and regulatory requirements. This role is strategic and hands-on, with responsibility for onboarding new properties, implementing governance frameworks, managing risk, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
Key Duties
Lead and manage all compliance activities across the property portfolio, ensuring statutory obligations are consistently met, including Gas Safety, EPC, EICR, Right to Rent checks, PAT testing, and other mandatory certifications
Develop, implement, and improve compliance policies, procedures, and workflows across all teams
Oversee compliance onboarding for new properties and clients, ensuring all documentation and certifications are in place
Monitor compliance performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions proactively
Provide guidance and support to operational teams on compliance, regulatory, and governance matters
Act as the key escalation point for compliance queries, managing complex cases and ensuring timely resolution
Build and maintain professional relationships with landlords, tenants, clients, and regulatory bodies
Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for senior management on compliance, risk management, and operational performance
Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement, including providing training and mentoring to staff
Key Skills
Proven experience leading compliance or regulatory functions, ideally within property management, real estate, or a regulated sector
Strong understanding of property law, tenancy regulations, and industry best practice
Experience leading and managing teams on compliance and governance matters
Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a professional, client-focused approach
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to implement improvements across multiple teams and sites
Competent in compliance software and IT systems
ARLA membership or CePAP qualification preferred, with support available for further professional development
Package
Basic salary of £30,000 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Realistic OTE of £34,000 through pooled commission and individual performance incentives
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with 3 and 6 years’ service
First-class training, mentoring, and opportunities to influence business-wide compliance strategy
Collaborative, high-performing team and vibrant company culture with regular paid-for social events
Working hours Monday to Friday 8.45am – 6.00pm
Hybrid working available for the right candidate
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Role Overview The Head of Compliance will be responsible for managing and developing the compliance function, supporting operational teams, and ensuring all properties and clients meet statutory and regulatory requirements. This role is strategic and hands-on, with responsibility for onboarding new properties, implementing governance frameworks, managing risk, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
Key Duties
Lead and manage all compliance activities across the property portfolio, ensuring statutory obligations are consistently met, including Gas Safety, EPC, EICR, Right to Rent checks, PAT testing, and other mandatory certifications
Develop, implement, and improve compliance policies, procedures, and workflows across all teams
Oversee compliance onboarding for new properties and clients, ensuring all documentation and certifications are in place
Monitor compliance performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions proactively
Provide guidance and support to operational teams on compliance, regulatory, and governance matters
Act as the key escalation point for compliance queries, managing complex cases and ensuring timely resolution
Build and maintain professional relationships with landlords, tenants, clients, and regulatory bodies
Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for senior management on compliance, risk management, and operational performance
Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement, including providing training and mentoring to staff
Key Skills
Proven experience leading compliance or regulatory functions, ideally within property management, real estate, or a regulated sector
Strong understanding of property law, tenancy regulations, and industry best practice
Experience leading and managing teams on compliance and governance matters
Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a professional, client-focused approach
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to implement improvements across multiple teams and sites
Competent in compliance software and IT systems
ARLA membership or CePAP qualification preferred, with support available for further professional development
Package
Basic salary of £30,000 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Realistic OTE of £34,000 through pooled commission and individual performance incentives
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with 3 and 6 years’ service
First-class training, mentoring, and opportunities to influence business-wide compliance strategy
Collaborative, high-performing team and vibrant company culture with regular paid-for social events
Working hours Monday to Friday 8.45am – 6.00pm
Hybrid working available for the right candidate
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