Practice Manager

Practice Manager, Belfast, £Neg

Overview

Pathway is working with an established Belfast city centre law firm that is seeking a highly organised, proactive and adaptable Office Manager.

This is a varied and fast-paced role covering several areas of the business, including HR administration, compliance, facilities management and quality assurance.

The position is initially being offered as a 12-14-month maternity-cover contract, with the potential for extension.

Previous experience within a legal environment is not essential. Our client is primarily interested in finding someone with excellent organisational skills, the right attitude and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

Key responsibilities

Supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee records and general HR processes Coordinating ISO 9001 processes, internal audits and preparation for external audits Overseeing the day-to-day management of office facilities Liaising with suppliers and coordinating maintenance and operational requirements Managing insurance renewals and regulatory administration Coordinating practising certificates and other compliance-related requirements Supporting operational projects and managing key deadlines Ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the office Candidate profile

The successful candidate will:

Have excellent organisational and time-management skills Be able to manage multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities Be proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership of tasks Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate excellent attention to detail Have a practical and confident approach to problem-solving Be confident working both independently and collaboratively across different teams Experience in office management, business administration or a similar operational role would be beneficial; however, previous legal-sector experience is not required.

Salary and benefits

No fixed salary band, although salaries in the region of £29,000-£33,000 have been considered to date Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm

Flexibility around working hours Hybrid working arrangements Initial 12-14-month maternity-cover contract Potential for the contract to be extended Varied and engaging position within a busy and established law firm

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