The NRLA: Who we are
The UK’s largest membership organisation for private residential landlords, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) supports and represents more than 100,000 members across England and Wales.
Created by landlords, for landlords, it offers investors everything they need to run a successful and compliant lettings business, whether they are full-time property professionals running large portfolios or accidental landlords with a single let.
The NRLA is a trusted ally, on hand to guide members through the complex regulatory environment, with all the essential documents and guidance needed to run a successful and fully compliant business.
A truly member-first organisation, innovation is at the heart of what we do and have invested in and developed new proptech solutions for members, including the acquisition of property safety certification firm Safe2 and the development of the property management system Portfolio.
A dynamic and fast-paced organisation, the NRLA is a great place to work, and it is not just us saying that; we have Investors in People Gold status to prove it. The association was also named one of the best companies to work for in the UK in a list compiled by The Sunday Times.
Our enthusiastic and ambitious staff work out of offices in Central Manchester and Central London, with hybrid working options available. Colleagues typically work from home four days a week, with one day in the office.
We are looking for colleagues who are professional, adaptable, and innovative. In return, we offer an inclusive and creative working environment with attractive options for training and career development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
The NRLA package:
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Main Purpose & Scope Of Job:
Ensuring that all NRLA content and products are compliant with the housing law affecting England and Wales
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Compliance Work:
- Build relationships with different departments and teams in the organisation to identify what projects they are working on and:
– Identify potential risks to the organisation
– Provide guidance on how to remain compliant with the latest housing law legislation
– Provide final review for content to ensure accuracy
- Manage projects based around upcoming legislation, including:
– Identifying changes to legislation
– Assessing departments’ readiness for change
– Training departments on the upcoming legislation
– Project managing content changes across departments to ensure all content is accurate
- Work with the Policy and Public Affairs team to inform and advise on the development of NRLA policy related to the private rented sector, and our campaigning.
Resources Activity:
- Work with Head of compliance to ensure all guidance is kept up to date and accurate
- Horizon scan for new guide requirements
- Update template documents regularly
- Review content on the page for accuracy and improvements on a quarterly basis and ensure they meet brand style
- Work with comms team to produce video guides and infographics
- Use AI to develop interactive tools to support members
Project Management Responsibilities:
- Support other members of the team through agreeing action plans and attending meetings, helping to plan projects and providing feedback on consultation drafts
- Provide training to other departments as needed
- Attend meetings and events on behalf of the NRLA as required
- Provide insight & support for any other policy and research activities as required by the organisation
- Complete monthly report on activities and status of projects
Person Specification
Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent academic qualification in law
Skills & Abilities:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Confident in working with other teams and departments
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good project management skills
- Ability to produce written content to short deadlines
Experience:
- Previous experience in a housing related compliance role
- Interest in the law and legal research
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and SharePoint
- Prepared to work with and learn appropriate AI tools
- Excellent knowledge of the housing law related to renting
- Awareness of devolution and resulting impact on housing policy.
- Understanding of how legislation is developed and where to research updates to legislation
- Previous experience working with other teams to ensure their content is accurate and legally sound
Personal Attributes and other requirements:
- Capable of working from home
- Occasional travel to events, conferences
