Higher Executive Officer (Middle Office Manager)

Brook Street; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a temporary assignment in London. This role focuses on supporting senior management in achieving business objectives through effective team leadership and performance monitoring. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee recruitment processes, and ensure accurate data management. If you have strong management skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact while working with a supportive team. Join a company that values diversity and offers guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have team leader/management skills to be successful.
• Experience in managing a team and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support the Litigation and Employment Groups' senior management team.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding of temporary staff.
• Monitor staff costs and report to the Team Lead.

Skills

Team Leadership

Performance Monitoring

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Up to £18.20 per hour + holiday and pension

Temporary assignment for 12 months with a possible extension

£18.20 per hour

Working directly to the Senior Practice Manager, the main purpose of the role is to provide support to the Litigation and Employment Groups' senior management team in delivering core business objectives by assisting with:

• Developing the Group's annual budget;
• Monitoring and reporting on performance against it;
• Data and performance analysis;
• Developing performance indicators and MI to inform management decisions;
• Managing the unit's reporting cycle;
• Recruitment of temporary staff.

The role includes management and leadership responsibilities, such as:

• Line managing a team of Executive Officers, including performance monitoring and capability development. Line management experience is essential.
• Managing projects and work streams within the team.
• Overseeing recruitment and onboarding of temporary staff, including attending weekly meetings with suppliers and escalating issues.
• Reviewing reports on committed spend, increasing temporary worker spend as necessary, and managing monthly timesheet reports and approval processes.
• Maintaining and reviewing PMU spreadsheets for data accuracy, highlighting discrepancies, and querying concerns.
• Monitoring staff costs monthly and reporting to the Team Lead.
• Overseeing booking and payment of external training and invoices, ensuring budget adherence and reporting spend.
• Identifying and managing risks to team objectives, clarifying roles and expectations.
• Working in a fast-paced environment, setting deadlines, and prioritising workloads.
• Engaging and communicating effectively with teams and individuals, with good written skills.

Must have team leader/management skills to be successful

Brook Street supports the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees interviews for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all essential criteria.

As a Disability Confident Leader with the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street offers guaranteed interviews to eligible candidates.

If you identify as having a disability or as a veteran/spouse/partner of military personnel and meet the criteria, please reach out via the Brook Street website to register your interest.

In cases of high volume of eligible military candidates, the best candidates within that group will be interviewed.