Registration & Compliance Officer

Vacancy Name

Registration & Compliance Officer

United Kingdom

Birmingham

RICS is a global professional body that sets and upholds standards in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. With over 140,000 members in more than 140 countries, we influence how cities grow, how homes are built, and how resources are managed - helping create sustainable communities and tackle global challenges like climate change.

Working at RICS means contributing to fair, transparent routes to professional qualification and supporting standards that have real impact. Every role plays a part in maintaining confidence in the profession, regionally and globally.

Our Registration & Compliance team plays a vital role in protecting professional standards and maintaining trust in the surveying profession. As a Registration & Compliance Officer, you will review regulatory information, monitor compliance, and ensure professionals and firms meet the standards required for entry to - and ongoing inclusion on - our public register.

You will work closely with internal colleagues, regulated firms, and stakeholders globally, using sound judgement, analytical skill and regulatory awareness to make informed decisions. Your work directly contributes to the integrity of RICS' registration, audit and CPD frameworks.

• Review regulatory information and submissions to assess compliance, identify risks and determine appropriate actions.
• Make evidence-based decisions on registrations, annual returns and applications, ensuring robust adherence to RICS standards.
• Provide clear, professional guidance to members and firms, resolving enquiries and complex regulatory challenges.
• Escalate non-compliance issues to investigations or support firms to regain compliance, maintaining accurate case records.
• Contribute to the delivery and ongoing accuracy of the RICS public Register, Compliance processes and wider regulatory initiatives.

• Experience reviewing or evaluating complex information with a regulatory, compliance, audit or similarly structured environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and confident, evidence-based decision making.
• Clear and professional communication skills, able to explain complex issues simply to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, meet KPIs and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Professionalism, integrity and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.

RICS offers a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance. These include private medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions, optical care, income protection, life assurance, an Aviva Group Personal Pension scheme, and financial wellbeing support through My Money.

• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Three additional days of leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced flexible leave policies (including Maternity, Paternity, and Moving House)
• A Wellbeing Day and a Volunteering Day
• Access to staff led community groups

RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and believe that our differences strengthen our organisation.

Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.

Click the 'Apply' button to access our short online application form. You'll be asked to upload your CV and provide a brief statement explaining why this role at RICS is a great fit for you, and how your skills and experience match the role requirements.