Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Location: LS1 Leeds West Yorkshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Office Manager
Leeds
£30,000 - £32,000
My client is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors. They represent
clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London.
Purpose of Role:
Working as part of the operations team, the role of manager is to provide support directly to the business to ensure the smooth running of the Leeds office on a day to day basis. This role is critical to the successful running of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Acting as a point of contact for external third party providers
* Managing teams within the operations function
* Support to the firm including general office, reception and hospitality
* Managing the day to day running of the Leeds office
* Managing health and safety requirements and implementation of procedures (e.g. first aiders, risk assessments, fire marshals, and workstation assessments)
* Liaising with third party providers (e.g. utilities; building maintenance; stationery suppliers)
* Overseeing the invoicing process for the operations team in line with budget requirements and firm policy
* Overseeing the appraisal process and conduct appraisals for teams that report to the office manager
* Dealing with HR issues for teams that report to the office manager
* Identify training and development needs
* Working with the project manager on future space planning when required
* Liaising with the compliance team on office compliance
* Implementing and ensuring compliance with the firm's policies and procedures
* Ensuring confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
Job Experience:
The ideal candidate
* Outstanding communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
* Identify and proactively resolve possible issues
* The ability to operate flexibly and as part of a team
* Display a professional approach at all times
* Respect confidentiality at all times
* The ability to work well under pressure
Experience
* Experience in managing an office including people management (5 years minimum experience would be desirable)
* Outstanding organisation skills
* Experience of working in a professional services firm
* Proven experience in running an office to a high standard.
If you have the skills and experience required please apply with your CV