PA Team Manager

Our client, a global Law firm, is looking for a tech savvy and enthusiastic PA Team Manager based in their Glasgow office to manage a team of PAs during an exciting time of change. This PA Team Manager position would suit a professional who is available immediately and used to working within a large complex company or organisation, managing large teams. The role offers fantastic exposure across the PA teams and the opportunity to make a difference during a huge period of change. The successful PA Team Manager will be people focused and looking for a full throttle role where they can really make a difference.

Job title: PA Team Manager

Location: Glasgow

Salary: c. £50,000 DOE

Contract: 12 month FTC

Working structure: Hybrid 60% office based

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver firm-wide strategy and business plans through effective leadership of a PA team
• Ensure consistent, high-quality PA service delivery aligned to business and client expectations
• Continuously innovate and improve PA service delivery models
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing and cohesive PA team
• Manage performance, oversee recruitment, manage the annual review and feedback process and manage team capacity
• Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the Firm

Personal specification

• Proven experience managing and coaching a PA, secretarial, or administrative services function within a professional services environment
• Strategic and commercially minded leader with the ability to proactively translate strategy into practical delivery
• Highly resilient with the ability to influence, challenge, and lead change
• Strong analytical skills and commitment to continuous improvement
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

If you are available immediately and have proven Management skills and you’re looking for a role where you can make meaningful change, this is the role for you!

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