Office Manager

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an office manager to oversee their London operations, managing staff and coordinating HR issues. Ideal candidates possess a background in office management or as an experienced EA aiming to step into management. This busy role demands a proactive attitude and responsibility for various operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management in a corporate environment or as an EA.
• Ability to manage HR processes and supplier relationships.
• A positive can-do attitude and desire to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee running and administration of the London office.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Negotiate contracts and manage compliance.

Skills

Office management

HR coordination

Supplier oversight

Event management

Job description

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A leading international law firm are looking for someone to take over the administration and running of their London office with circa 30 staff. The role will include overseeing all suppliers and facilities arrangements and coordinating all HR issues with their overseas head office. A background in office management in any corporate environment would be ideal, but they will also consider an experienced EA looking to progress their career in office management.

A small selection of duties will include:

• Assisting with staff appraisals
• Recruitment: managing the relationships with recruitment agencies, putting together job specs, organising interviews etc.
• Onboarding of new starters
• Exit interviews with leavers
• Negotiation / renegotiation of subscription agreements and other contracts
• Implementing SRA compliant and global standard staff handbook including all staff policies
• Managing support staff including front of house and facilities to ensure the smooth running of the office
• Organising, managing and running of events
• Liaising with IT support
• General compliance

This is a varied and busy role that requires a positive can-do attitude with the desire to genuinely make a difference to the running of this aspirational firm.The client will consider both office managers and experienced EAs / PAs looking to progress into a management role.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.