Compliance Manager

Company Description Move South Limited is a collective of successful estate and letting agency offices operating across London, Kent, and East Sussex. The business works under the well-known national brands Your Move and Reeds Rains, providing residential sales, lettings, and property management services. Team members benefit from established processes, strong brand recognition, and access to a broad client base spanning multiple regions. The company focuses on professional service, regulatory compliance, and strong customer relationships, creating a structured environment for property professionals to grow their careers.Role Description This is a full-time, hybrid Compliance Manager role. The Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing regulatory and internal compliance across estate and letting agency operations, including adherence to property, lettings, anti-money laundering, and data protection requirements. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring policies and procedures, conducting regular audits of branch activities, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions where necessary. The role involves drafting and updating compliance documentation, training colleagues on regulatory changes, and providing clear guidance to managers and frontline teams. The Compliance Manager also works closely with senior leadership to report on compliance performance, support continuous improvement, and ensure best practice is embedded across all offices.Qualifications Strong knowledge of UK property, lettings, and estate agency regulations, including consumer protection, anti-money laundering, and data protection requirements.Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls within a regulated environment.Proven ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and investigations, and to implement practical remedial actions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulations clearly to diverse teams and stakeholders.Demonstrated skills in training and coaching colleagues on compliance topics and promoting a culture of ethical conduct.Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound judgment when interpreting regulations and making decisions.Experience in estate agency, lettings, or financial services compliance is highly beneficial.Comfort with using standard office software and compliance tools to document findings, maintain records, and prepare reports.Relevant professional certification or training in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs is an advantage.Ability to work on-site in Bexleyheath, collaborate effectively with multiple branches, and manage competing priorities.