Business Manager – Leading Barristers’ Chambers – 12 Months – Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

About this Job

Working within an established and dynamic team, this important role will maintain the efficient operation of Chambers’ business, managing and delivering a broad range of functions, often with competing deadlines. To deliver this successfully requires a multi-skilled individual capable of demonstrating leadership and personal initiative.

About this Employer

Our client is a leading Barristers’ Chambers specialising in criminal law, financial crime, health and safety, regulatory and disciplinary and consumer and trading standards law. Members act as both advisors and advocates in all aspects of their key practice areas both domestically and internationally. Chambers are seeking a Business Manager on a 12 months’ Fixed Term Contract basis (maternity cover) to manage the administration of Chambers.

Person Specification

Used to dealing with high volumes of information and working to deadlines. Comfortable creating and presenting reports for use by colleagues and management teams. Highly organised, numerate and professional, with a can-do approach to work. Calm under pressure, punctual, reliable and flexible and a supportive team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of Chambers’ finance and administration
• Manage financial operations including Sage reconciliations, budgeting, draft accounts, payroll liaison, and monthly reporting
• Lead HR administration, including contracts, staff documentation, pensions, healthcare schemes, appraisals, and training
• Support pupillage administration and assist relevant Chambers committees as required
• Coordinate Chambers’ marketing activities, website management, events, hospitality, and legal directory submissions
• Oversee facilities, IT, suppliers, and property management