We are seeking a highly organised and experienced office and facilities manager to oversee daily operations of the London office’s client suite and overall office, working in conjunction with the firm’s national Business Support and Facilities processes.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone with law firm operational experience to take ownership of the office’s day-to-day processes.

The role is an internal and client stakeholder-facing one, where professionalism and presentation are essential and where the post-holder will have excellent stakeholder relationship management experience.

This is a full-time role (35 hours a week) which will be fully office-based in our City of London office.

Role Responsibilities:

• To oversee facilities, client suite and central support personnel including day-to-day supervision and line management. 
• Manage and oversee daily client suite operations ensuring a five start experience for clients attending the premises.
• Manage and oversee daily facilities operations, to include managing suppliers, contractors, procurement, IT requirements, building maintenance, internal postal service, postal services, utilisation of office space.
• Continually update and monitor the office’s Health and Safety compliances in line with HSE regulations, and the business’ safety policies and processes.
• Oversee and ensure the office is adhering to the HSE regulations and the firm’s internal risk and compliance policies and processes.

A full job description can be made available on request.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Strong office and facilities management.
• People Management.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Working with stakeholders of all levels of seniority.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.  However, consideration will be given to candidates who pose exceptional experience in office management and facilities with transferable skills.

Working for JMW  

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.