Feel calm about compliance

I was delighted when Propertymark invited me to join as an auditor in the compliance team. I began my professional life as a conveyancer, so it was familiar territory after working in the legal sector and in regulatory compliance. I’ve enjoyed the transition from advising clients to advising members; it has been great to meet some of you in person and I look forward to meeting many more in the near future.

Outside work I like to spend time with my two daughters, enjoy firing up the pizza oven for some mean sourdough creations... and I confess to a mild obsession with guitars!

My career has been varied from the beginnings as a P.A. at Allied Dunbar, to being part of a mortgage/financial brokerage company to later spending 12 years with MyDeposits.

Following conversations with landlords and agents at MyDeposits, it became apparent to me that there was a lack of knowledge on both sides in respect of not only knowing the legislation and the consequences of not complying but also interpreting it. I believe joining Propertymark's Calm about Compliance team is a positive step forward as a way to support agents who want to ensure they are compliant.

Outside work I like to keep close to friends and family, I enjoy my weekends away to Weymouth as I pursue my ambition of a house by the sea. I enjoy trips to the cinema and the once a year trip to ComicCon at the ExCeL London (not dressed up as a character, well not yet). Finally I enjoy keeping my mind active with a puzzle, whether it’s a literal jigsaw puzzle or a big Lego set.

I first started working for Propertymark in 2011, since then I have had various roles within the Compliance Department, most recently moving from a reactive role as a Case Officer to a proactive role as an Auditor. This places me in a unique position to help members navigate the legislative landscape and avoid unnecessary and unwanted fines/penalties, having previously been sanctioning members for breaches of the same.

Outside of work I am a family man first and foremost, with a borderline unhealthy penchant for golf. I welcome the opportunity to assist many of you in the months and years to come.

My professional journey began at the United Nations working on various humanitarian projects. In 2014 I was drawn to compliance within regulated commercial environments and spent several productive years as a team leader at a legal firm.

In March 2020, I joined Propertymark’s Compliance Department initially focusing on monitoring members’ compliance with industry regulations before moving to a Case Officer role investigating instances of non-compliance.

Now, as an auditor with extensive practical experience gained from examining hundreds of non-compliance cases, I help our members identify areas where they may be at risk of falling short on compliance.

Outside of work I like baking and cooking for my two teenagers and the "boss", though my skills are constantly being questioned. I also have an obsession with open water swimming.