LR Legal Recruitment
Office Manager
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Role: Office Manager
Location: Oxford
Salary: up to £35,000 (DOE)
Working pattern: Full-time
We are working with a growing and forward-thinking law firm in Oxford who are looking for a proactive and organised Office Manager to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, keeping an office running smoothly and working across a varied range of responsibilities. You will work closely with the wider management team and play an important role in supporting the firm's continued growth.
The Role
As Office Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the firm's Oxford office, ensuring it remains an efficient, professional and welcoming environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day running and presentation of the office and client meeting spaces
- Liaising with the landlord and managing office maintenance, repairs and building requirements
- Managing operational contracts, suppliers and subscriptions, including utilities, cleaning, waste and facilities
- Reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value
- Managing business insurance and office-related obligations
- Coordinating with external IT providers to resolve issues and manage equipment upgrades and replacements
- Supporting health and safety requirements, including fire risk assessments, first aiders and DSE assessments
- Managing office supplies, stationery and general facilities
- Supporting internal meetings, events, training sessions and client hospitality
- Providing general administrative and operational support where required
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This is a varied role where no two days are likely to be the same. You will be encouraged to take ownership, identify improvements and get involved across the wider business.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Proactive, organised and able to work independently
- Confident managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
- Practical and solutions-focused, with a willingness to get involved
- Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility for their work
- Able to build strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external contacts
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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Previous experience in office management, office operations or a similar role is essential. Experience within a professional services or legal environment would be advantageous.
The Firm
The firm is an independent, people-focused law firm with a modern approach to legal services. They pride themselves on challenging traditional ways of working, providing a high-quality service to clients and creating a collaborative and supportive working environment.
The firm works with clients across a wide range of sectors, including design and engineering, manufacturing and supply, with an increasingly international client base.
What's on Offer
- 28 days' annual leave plus 2 additional cultural leave days
- Private health insurance and health cashback programme
- £50 monthly health and fitness allowance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Bespoke professional development and career opportunities
- Volunteering leave
- Beautiful Grade II listed office in central Oxford
- A supportive, collaborative and non-hierarchical working environment
If you're an experienced Office Manager or Office Operations professional looking for a role with genuine autonomy, responsibility and progression, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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