Chambers Manager

About this Job

This is a busy role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer requiring someone who has a strong work ethic with a practical approach to work and strong diplomatic and people skills. The new role will assist the COO across all areas of Chambers’ business functions. The Chambers Manager will take responsibility for the day to day running of most of the current services and functions.

About this Employer

Crown Office Chambers is a leading civil and commercial set widely recognised as a market leader with a reputation for combining high-quality advice and advocacy with a modern, flexible and commercially minded approach. It is a substantial business, in the top 6% of chambers by number of fee earners. Crown Office Chambers prides itself on its friendly and approachable culture with a strong community and brand enjoyed by both staff and members alike.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ prior experience in a similar role – although not confined to The Bar - and will be able to demonstrate having had significant responsibility for delivery of services and projects, ideally in a legal or professional services environment or similar involving vocational professionals. The Chambers Manager must have a solid background in operations management or a function of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management
• Business Management Support
• IT/telecoms and IT Security
• Premises and Facilities management
• Project management/logistics
• Contract management
• Procurement
• HR

Professional Qualifications

Be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent vocational qualification in business or other relevant field; or be able to demonstrate relevant and equivalent experience and achievement