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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