Office & Facilities Manager

Salary: £36,000 – £43,200 per year

Office / Facilities Manager

Due to continued company expansion our Colchester based client is now recruiting for an experienced Office/ Facilities Manager. As an experienced Office / Facilities Manager you will have gained experience in a professional services environment.

The Role

• Responsible for managing the front of house team both in Colchester and Clacton offices
• Coordinate the facility activities with regards to building maintenance, access and work environment safety
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers
• Manage the firms facility issues reporting system
• Monitoring and ordering supplies for the office
• Assist the Chief Operating Officer with managing facility budgets
• Support the Operations team as and when required including assisting with compliance, Accounts & HR
• Assist the Business Development team with preparation and clear down of events held at the office
• Responsible for ensuring the reception areas and meeting rooms are maintained to a high standard
• Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (e.g. heating systems, alarms,security cameras)
• Attend the office out of hours on an ad hoc basis when services cannot be completed during office hours
• Answer / field telephone calls and respond to any email based enquiries
• Responsible for overseeing any team moves and office relocations

The Candidate

• Previous facilities coordination experience desirable within a Law firm or professional services environment
• Understanding of safety regulations in offices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage various tasks with varying priorities
• Whilst this role is based in Colchester there will be a requirement to maintain a regular presence at the Clacton office (Ideally once per week)
• A pro- active,professional and friendly attitude
• Be comfortable in dealing with staff at all levels
• Hours Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
• 22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional 3 days for Christmas closure
• Pension
• Health Cash Plan Scheme upon successful completion of a six month probation period
• Friendly working environment

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 Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2179 now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please apply.

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