Property Licensing Officer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Property Licensing Officer to support the processing and administration of property license applications across Mandatory HMO, Additional Licensing and Selective Licensing schemes. This is a fully remote opportunity for someone with relevant property licensing experience who can manage an active caseload and ensure applications are processed accurately and in line with statutory requirements.

The Role

• Process and validate property license applications across Mandatory HMO, Additional Licensing and Selective Licensing schemes.
• Review application forms, floor plans, safety certificates and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Undertake fit and proper person assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and procedures.
• Assess property occupancy levels, room sizes and accommodation layouts against statutory standards.
• Prepare draft licenses, license conditions, determinations and associated correspondence.
• Manage license renewals, variations and amendments, ensuring applications progress within required timescales.
• Maintain accurate case records and update licensing databases and case management systems.
• Liaise with landlords, managing agents and internal teams to obtain outstanding information and resolve application queries.
• Identify applications requiring further investigation and refer matters to relevant enforcement or compliance officers.
• Monitor caseloads, contribute to performance targets and support improvements to licensing processes.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience processing property licensing applications, ideally covering Mandatory HMO, Additional Licensing or Selective Licensing schemes.
• Good working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and relevant property licensing legislation.
• Experience reviewing licensing documentation, property plans, safety certificates and statutory requirements.
• Understanding of fit and proper person assessments, occupancy standards and license conditions.
• Experience preparing draft licenses, regulatory correspondence and application determinations.
• Experience using licensing databases or case management systems, ideally MetaStreet.
• Background within Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, regulatory services or a local authority environment.