Office Manager - Leeds, United Kingdom - Stone Recruitment Group

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

• 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