Our client is an esteemed, independent property company with multiple branches across Sussex, renowned for delivering exceptional service and expertise to their large customer base. They are committed to providing a trusted and local service, utilising their longstanding knowledge and heritage within the Sussex area. Their teams consist of passionate, local professionals committed to enhancing the communities they serve, actively engaging in endeavours to give back and ensure their towns remain desirable places to live. They innovatively blend traditional values with modern processes to provide a seamless experience for their customers.

As a Licensing team leader, you will be ensuring the compliance with HMO and licensing requirements. The team are responsible for managing a successful and efficient HMO Property Management team while delivering an exceptional service to Landlords and tenants alike.

Responsibilities/Duties

• The Licensing Team Leader will develop good working relationships and dialogue with local Councils and maintain an exceptional level of HMO and licencing knowledge specifically, Mandatory, Additional, Selective and Section 257 licences.
• Motivates and develops their team members, leading by example.
• Competently run weekly reports to monitor all aspects of HMO Property Management.
• Leads a team that successfully manages maintenance of properties and maintenance identified from safety certificates, for example FRA's.
• Confidently able to apply for property HMO Licences on behalf of Landlords
• Support the HMO Team in monitoring and managing HMO Properties and license requirements
• Manage a team that successfully liaises daily with tenants, contractors and landlords to ensure maintenance is completed to an excellent standard and in a timely manner.
• Continually monitor the progress of each member of your team and motivate them to continually improve their performance.
• Develops a good working relationship with the HMO Team colleagues, Property Management team members, accounts team members, compliance team members, and the lettings team members
• Conduct team members regular employment reviews and follow up with completed review paperwork
• Can navigate various external platforms including Fixflo, Kamma, Inventory Hive and good lord

Experience/Qualifications

• Previous industry experience, specifically in the HMO & licensing sector.
• Previous experience in developing a team whilst preparing for significant growth would be an advantage.
• A great communicator
• Organised, with a high level of attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a busy office

Our client believes in taking care of their people and offers some amazing perks/benefits.

Benefits

• Our smart spending app gives you discounts at over 900 retailers and our wellbeing centre is packed with resources to help you get active, eat healthier, improve your financial wellbeing, and master your mental health
• Our employee assistance programme offers free counselling support sessions
• Our annual leave purchase scheme, where you can buy up to an extra 5 days holiday
• Get the latest gadgets and appliances with Smart Tech Scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Enhanced family friendly leave for maternity, paternity, adoption and IVF
• Competitive base pay that with market value, plus incentivised commission and performance bonuses for most roles
• Loyalty with special days and celebration for length of service
• Pension pot
• Professional development - funding professional qualifications
• Company social events

If you are interested in this excellent career opportunity or would like to know more, please contact Jamie Woodward at Clearline recruitment, or apply now!

Job Title: Licensing Team Leader

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Location: Worthing

Full Time: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm