Practice Manager

Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in Royal Tunbridge Wells seeks a skilled Practice Manager to oversee HR, compliance, IT, finance, facilities, and training functions. The ideal candidate has a track record in legal practice, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary and generous holiday, within a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Life cover

Generous holiday

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in legal practice is essential.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR, compliance, IT, finance, facilities and training functions.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and staff management.
• Manage payroll, pensions, insurance and health & safety compliance.
• Support staff training and wellbeing initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and key projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Friendly and cooperative approach

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Practice Manager – East Sussex, Kent

£42,000 - £50,000

Practice Manager – This highly regarded, multi office Sussex practice are now seeking a Practice Manager to join their busy team. Due to planned retirement, they are now seeking an experienced Practice Manager to work closely with the Managing Partner and oversee HR, compliance, IT, finance, facilities, marketing, and training functions.

Overview

The Practice Manager will be proactive and organised, leading key internal functions across the organisation. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, and staff management, along with overseeing payroll, pensions, insurance, and health & safety compliance. You will manage office and facilities operations, supplier and contract relationships, and support staff training and wellbeing initiatives. The role also involves contributing to strategic planning and delivering on key projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR, compliance, IT, finance, facilities, marketing, and training functions
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and staff management
• Oversee payroll, pensions, insurance, and health & safety compliance
• Manage office and facilities operations and supplier/contract relationships
• Support staff training and wellbeing initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning and deliver on key projects

Candidate requirements

• Ability to work on own initiative with a track record in legal practice
• Excellent organisational skills with a friendly, cooperative approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel between all offices; a driving licence is essential

On offer

Working for this well-established practice you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge further in a friendly and supportive environment. They offer a competitive salary, life cover, generous holiday and a healthy attitude towards work-life balance.

Apply now

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