Practice/Operations Manager

Our client, a long established Legal practice, is seeking a Practice/Operations Manager to join them and assist in the management and development of the business and the business plan.

The main remit of the role will be to oversee and measure performance , KPI and SLA overview, together with financial and risk management against plan, provide insight, advice and guidance on Practice area developments, and compliance, trends, and support new business opportunities, as well as raise the external profile of the Practice, and HR and general office management.

Main responsibilities of the position will include:

Work as part of a high performing team to achieve the business objectives.
Accountability for reviewing third party supplier contracts ensuring the business is compliant and areas are cost effective.
Support the preparation of the budgets and forecasts for the business planning process together with the financial analysis required to evaluate business performance against agreed plan and benchmarks.
Support the identification of causes of any potential and/or existing control and compliance issues, proactively highlight to your line manager working to address areas of concern.
Create and run the audit function to ensure legal best practice is applied and being adhered to in all business areas. Demonstrate policies, procedures, processes and controls are in place and that comply with practice standards, statutory requirements and the SRA rules.

Clayton Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.