Henderson Chambers is one of the leading civil/commercial Chambers in the UK. Its 56 members (including 18 Silks), have a solid reputation for excellence in both advocacy and advisory work. Ranked in the legal directories as leaders in the field in all their main practice areas, which include Group Actions, Product Liability, Commercial, H&S, Consumer Finance, PI, and Employment the barristers and staff teams are dedicated to providing the best possible service to clients, offering a friendly and supportive environment.
Chambers is now seeking to recruit an Operations Support professional to join its administrative team. This is a varied and important role that will support the Chambers Director, Administration Director, barristers and clerking team across a broad range of operational functions. The position plays a key role in ensuring the efficient running of Chambers while contributing to marketing initiatives, compliance processes, IT coordination and wider business support activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Chambers Director, Administration Director and wider staff team in the smooth day-to-day operation of Chambers.
- Act as a liaison between barristers and external IT providers, coordinating system updates, troubleshooting and training.
- Assist in managing Chambers’ online presence, including the website, LEX marketing platform and social media channels.
- Assist with legal directory submissions and marketing initiatives to enhance Chambers’ profile.
- Assist with the planning and administration of Chambers events and marketing initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and review of internal policies and assist with operational audits.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing a varied workload within a busy professional services environment. You will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with barristers and colleagues across Chambers. Candidates will be comfortable working with IT systems and digital platforms and will show an interest in operational processes, marketing activity and compliance matters. Candidates should have advanced level knowledge of using Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience of working with Adobe InDesign would be an advantage. A degree or relevant professional experience in areas such as business administration, marketing, IT, graphic design, legal services or a related discipline would be advantageous.
To apply for this position, please forward your CV to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 25th March. Early applications are encouraged with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately.
