Office Manager

Office Manager

My client a leading law firm in the Top Legal 500 who have a diverse client base, from local to national and international clients are now recruiting for an experienced Office Manager. As an experienced Office Manager you will have gained experience in either a law firm or professional services environment. This role will be based in the companies reception area ensuring a professional experience for all visitors.

The Role

* Responsible for managing the front of house team both in offices

* Coordinate the facility activities with regards to building maintenance , access and work environment safety

* Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, and suppliers

* Manage the firms facility issues reporting system

* Monitoring and ordering supplies for the office

* Oversee the firm’s facility issues reporting system

* Assist the Chief Operating Officer with managing facility budgets

* Support the Operations team as and when required including assisting with compliance, Accounts & HR

* Assist the marketing team with office events

* Maintain reception areas and meeting rooms

* Responsible for ensuring the reception areas and meeting rooms are maintained to a high standard

* Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (e.g. heating systems , alarms ,security cameras)

* Attend the office out of hours on an ad hoc basis when services cannot be completed during office hours

* Answer / field telephone calls and respond to any email based enquiries

* Responsible for overseeing any team moves and office relocations

The Candidate

* Proven Office Management experience or a similar role desirable within a Law firm or professional services environment

* Understanding of safety regulations in offices

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential

* High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage various tasks with varying priorities

* Whilst this role is based in Colchester there will be a requirement to maintain a regular presence at the Clacton office (Ideally once per week)

* A pro- active ,professional and friendly attitude

* Be comfortable in dealing with staff at all levels

* Hours Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm

* 22 days annual leave , plus bank holidays and additional 3 days for Christmas closure

* Pension

* Health Cas Plan Scheme upon successful completion of a six month probation period

* Friendly working environment

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