Ad: operations manager, Turpin Miller Solicitors

Law Firm Operations Manager

A new position based primarily in our Oxford office with the possibility of remote working and part time or a flexible working week.

Salary from £32,500 per annum pro rata.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2021

We are a specialist law firm with a national reputation and engaged across the whole spectrum of immigration and citizenship law. We work with businesses and universities, skilled workers, families, EU citizens, refugees, immigration detainees and those facing deportation.

We also have an experienced housing team, working to keep our clients in their homes, and defending the rights of the homeless.

We have legal aid contracts which enable us to assist those unable to pay legal fees.

We pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming and supportive environment where the wellbeing of our staff is our paramount concern.

This is a new role for an operations professional to lead and deliver the operations of the firm. Reporting to the partners, you will provide operational management across the firm, including:

• Financial Planning: work with the finance manager to prepare operational budgets and forecasts for the partners. examine financial data and report on ways to improve profitability.
• Administration: ensure smooth day-to-day administration and processes; solve problems, identify opportunities and ensure continuing compliance with our Lexcel accreditation.
• People Management: oversee recruitment, induction, training, development and welfare for a large and diverse team, including solicitors, caseworkers, paralegals, trainees and support staff, both office-based and remote; draft policies and documents as needed.
• IT and Data Management: oversee and improve IT infrastructure with external support; lead on IT strategy and identify opportunities for digital evolution of the firm.
• Marketing: help design and implement a marketing and social media strategy, raising the profile of the firm and promoting our achievements.

You must be able to work independently and think creatively. You will work hard in a fast-moving environment and will be ready to get stuck into the day-to-day operation of a busy law firm.

You are likely to have a degree, or significant experience, in business, operations management, HR or a related field. You will have experience in operations as either a business, finance or people manager, with experience in a law firm and with change management.

You will have experience in financial budgeting and forecasting. You will be confident with CRM and the suite of MS Office software.

You will have an excellent command of English, both oral and written. You will be ready to prepare and deliver high quality reports, policies, and presentations.

You must be committed to the work we do and the clients we serve.

Please submit a CV with a supporting statement explaining why you are applying for this role and how you will be able to do the job, giving examples of your skills and experience. Email your documents to Emily Hathaway  with ‘Operations Manager’ in the subject line.

We will interview shortlisted applicants remotely on Teams.

We do not provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

We will accept direct applications only and will not consider any applications via agencies.

Personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be deleted within six months of the completion of the recruitment process.

The Free Movement blog was founded in 2007 by Colin Yeo, a barrister at Garden Court Chambers specialising in immigration law. The blog provides updates and commentary on immigration and asylum law by a variety of authors.