Facilities & Office Manager
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- Part Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
My client, a boutique law firm based in Birmingham are looking for an Office & Facilities Manager on a part time basis (20-25 hours per week).
The Role
The OM/FM will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of all four offices (London, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham) leading on compliance, supplier management, ESG initiatives, and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee the day-to-day operations of all offices.
*Ensure compliance with UK health & safety law, fire safety, environmental standards, and landlord/lease obligations.
*Lead on business continuity planning and test security protocols regularly.
*Lead space planning, hybrid working adaptations, and office moves/fit-outs.
*Deliver sustainability and environmental improvements, including energy efficiency and waste reduction.
*Support employee wellbeing through ergonomic (DSE) assessments for office and home working setups.
*Manage facilities suppliers, contracts, and associated budgets.
*Drive value through supplier relationships while ensuring quality of service.
*Partner with IT and HR to ensure offices support productivity and wellbeing.
*Contribute to planning and execution of company-wide events, including annual employee and legal conferences.
*Oversee office provisions (including refreshments and supplies).
*Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability in workplace practices.
Person Specification
*Proven track record in facilities management across multiple sites, ideally within professional services.
*Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, fire safety, and environmental standards.
*Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and service contracts.
*Demonstrated ability to lead workplace projects (e.g. office moves, refurbishments).
*Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*A collaborative approach with the ability to influence and partner across functions.
Desirable Skills & Attributes:
*IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent).
*Experience embedding sustainability and ESG practices in the workplace.
*Knowledge of hybrid working and office design trends.
*Strong event coordination experience within a corporate environment.
The Role
The OM/FM will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of all four offices (London, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham) leading on compliance, supplier management, ESG initiatives, and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee the day-to-day operations of all offices.
*Ensure compliance with UK health & safety law, fire safety, environmental standards, and landlord/lease obligations.
*Lead on business continuity planning and test security protocols regularly.
*Lead space planning, hybrid working adaptations, and office moves/fit-outs.
*Deliver sustainability and environmental improvements, including energy efficiency and waste reduction.
*Support employee wellbeing through ergonomic (DSE) assessments for office and home working setups.
*Manage facilities suppliers, contracts, and associated budgets.
*Drive value through supplier relationships while ensuring quality of service.
*Partner with IT and HR to ensure offices support productivity and wellbeing.
*Contribute to planning and execution of company-wide events, including annual employee and legal conferences.
*Oversee office provisions (including refreshments and supplies).
*Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability in workplace practices.
Person Specification
*Proven track record in facilities management across multiple sites, ideally within professional services.
*Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, fire safety, and environmental standards.
*Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and service contracts.
*Demonstrated ability to lead workplace projects (e.g. office moves, refurbishments).
*Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*A collaborative approach with the ability to influence and partner across functions.
Desirable Skills & Attributes:
*IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent).
*Experience embedding sustainability and ESG practices in the workplace.
*Knowledge of hybrid working and office design trends.
*Strong event coordination experience within a corporate environment.
Job number 3071528
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Career Legal has supported the legal community in London and throughout the UK for nearly 30 years. Starting with a team of just three, the company ha...