Office Manager

Salary: £36,000 – £43,200 per year

Office Manager

Due to continued company expansion our Colchester based client is now recruiting for an experienced Office Manager. As an experienced Office 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.

All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.