Eventus Recruitment is seeking an Office / Facilities Manager to join a highly respected law firm based in Chichester. This is a permanent, full-time position working within a professional, welcoming team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent organisational skills who is seeking a varied and hands-on role within a well-established legal practice. On offer is a salary of £28-35k depending on experience, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, enhanced pension contributions, and health benefits.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Office / Facilities Manager will play a key role in maintaining the firm's high standards across facilities and office administration. You’ll ensure a welcoming environment for clients, while supporting operational continuity and compliance across the business.

The day-to-day job duties within this role include:

• Overseeing the upkeep of the firm’s buildings, equipment, and systems
• Coordinating scheduled inspections, repairs, and maintenance
• Managing relationships with contractors and ensuring work meets compliance standards
• Ensuring facilities meet regulatory and health & safety requirements
• Managing meeting rooms and maintaining shared spaces to a high standard
• Supporting reception duties, including telephone and visitor management
• Handling post room operations including couriers and daily mail
• Maintaining accurate records of Wills, Deeds and LPAs
• Liaising with clients and staff to retrieve, scan, and log legal documents
• Ensuring reception area is fully covered during business hours, including break cover

Person Specification

The successful Office / Facilities Manager will be a confident communicator with strong administrative and interpersonal skills. Ideally, you will have prior experience in a facilities or office management role within a professional environment. Legal sector experience would be particularly beneficial.

In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Diplomatic and approachable with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to stay calm and prioritise tasks during high-volume periods
• Proactive, methodical, and reliable
• Able to work independently and within a close-knit team
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office

Benefits and Rewards

The incoming Office / Facilities Manager will benefit from working in a professional yet friendly environment, where a collaborative and team-oriented culture is highly valued. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience, £28-35k depending on experience
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Free parking is provided
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Supportive, team-focused culture
• High grade offices in the centre of Chichester

About the Company

This is a well-established, highly regarded law firm based in the heart of Chichester, known for providing expert legal advice to private and commercial clients across the South of England. The firm has built a strong reputation over many decades for its client care, professionalism, and legal excellence. They are committed to offering a high-quality service in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Office / Facilities Manager job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career-enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or contact 07495 734 342 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.