Assistant Manager - Facilities

Assistant Manager – Facilities

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with one of our highly regarded US law firm clients for an Assistant Manager to join their London office. This brand-new role will see you supervising the operational team, coordinating workloads and service coverage, and deputising for the Facilities Manager when required, ensuring exceptional service for Partners, Lawyers, staff and visitors.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary to £60,000
• Office based
• Outstanding employee benefits and in-office perks, including free meals
• City Thameslink / Blackfriars / Chancery Lane

Assistant Manager – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deputise for the Facilities Manager during periods of absence and assist with urgent operational matters, including occasional out-of-hours support
• Provide guidance, training and development to team members, promoting a professional, responsive and client-focused service
• Oversee Office Services, including mail, couriers, reprographics, scanning, stationery, supplies, recycling, shredding and conference room set-ups
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, building inspections and the resolution of facilities issues
• Support office moves, space planning, furniture requirements, refurbishments, fit-outs, expansions and relocations
• Support health and safety compliance, including inspections, risk assessments, fire safety, emergency procedures, training and drills
• Oversee the day-to-day activities and workload allocation of the Office Services team
• Monitor attendance, performance and service standards, addressing issues as appropriate

Assistant Manager – What We’re Looking For:

• Facilities or Office Services experienced gained with a law firm is required
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience supporting office moves, refurbishments, fit-outs or relocation projects would be advantageous
• Flexible and hands-on approach, including a willingness to work outside normal hours when required