Office Manager - Legal

Role: Office Manager - Legal Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid Salary: £30,000 - £32,000An established and growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Office Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day operations and support the continued development of a high-performing workplace. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys creating structure, driving efficiency, and supporting both people and processes in a fast-paced, professional environment.

This position offers the chance to take full responsibility for office operations while also playing a key role in team leadership, HR support, and business improvement initiatives. You will act as a central point of coordination across the organisation, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Operations & Facilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the office, ensuring a professional and well-organised environment
• Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers
• Coordinate office resources, equipment, and workspace arrangements
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a positive new starter experience
• Organise internal events and contribute to a positive workplace culture

People & HR Support

• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding
• Assist with performance review processes, training coordination, and absence tracking
• Act as a first point of contact for general HR-related queries
• Support payroll and benefits administration
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR documentation and records

Team Leadership

• Oversee and support a small administrative team
• Allocate workloads and ensure effective day-to-day coverage
• Monitor service delivery across reception and administrative functions
• Encourage a collaborative and accountable team environment

Compliance & Health & Safety

• Support and coordinate health and safety activities within the office
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and kept up to date
• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders where required

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Assist in implementing new systems and ways of working
• Support wider business initiatives and change projects

• Proven experience in an office or operations management role within a professional environment
• Previous experience supervising or coordinating a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Good working knowledge of HR processes and administrative practices
• Awareness of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using business systems
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive information

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation
• Scope to influence processes and contribute to business improvements

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.