Practice Manager

First Recruitment Services; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-office law firm in Hastings seeks a Practice Manager to lead its Operations team and manage key functions like HR, facilities, and finance. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in professional services, ideally with an HR qualification to CIPD, and exceptional leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000, hybrid working options, and a collaborative culture focused on career growth.

Benefits

Life insurance

Company events

Career growth opportunities

Focus on wellbeing and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional services operations.
• HR (law firm experience preferred) qualification to CIPD.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with sound judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Managing office operations and facilities across all branches.
• Ensuring health & safety compliance and risk management.
• Overseeing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Driving staff wellbeing and training initiatives.
• Supporting payroll, pensions, and insurance administration.
• Contributing to strategic planning and delivering key projects.

Skills

Proven experience in professional services operations

Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

HR qualification to CIPD

Job description

• Position: Practice Manager
• Salary: £60,000
• Location: Hastings (with travel to Battle, Bexhill, Eastbourne, and Rye)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (hybrid working available)
• Benefits: Life insurance, company events

Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and people management? My client is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Practice Manager to lead its Operations team and help shape the future of our thriving multi-office law firm.

With around 120 staff across five East Sussex locations, this pivotal role supports the Managing Partner and oversees key functions including HR, facilities, IT, health & safety, training, legal compliance, finance, and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Leading recruitment, onboarding, and staff development
• Managing office operations and facilities across all branches
• Ensuring health & safety compliance and risk management
• Overseeing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
• Driving staff wellbeing and training initiatives
• Supporting payroll, pensions, and insurance administration
• Contributing to strategic planning and delivering key projects

Requirements

• Proven experience in professional services operations
• HR (law firm experience preferred) qualification to CIPD
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with sound judgment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Genuine opportunities for career growth
• Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development

This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a respected firm with deep community roots and a forward-thinking approach. Based ideally at their Head Office in Hastings, you’ll also enjoy flexible home-working options.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.