Conveyancing solicitor head of department

My client is currently recruiting for a Conveyancing Solicitor to be Head of Department in their high end practice at anyone of their offices in Devizes, Chippenham, Marlborough or Swindon. The firms purpose is to provide excellent client service and exceed expectations by being dynamic, inspiring, and proactive; client service is at the heart of everything they do. They have a fantastic group of people who work hard, are dedicated and demonstrate great commitment so In return for aiming towards these standards we will back you, help you to improve and support you in being the best you can. To provide clear direction and leadership to a successful and very well-regarded Conveyancing team, ensuring that overall day-to-day operations run smoothly and to help guide and shape the strategic direction of the department. You will be expected to motivate, lead, train and manage staff, setting appropriate goals that work towards making the firm an inspiring and successful place to work. Requirements bull; Qualified Solicitor or ILEX or Licensed Conveyancer bull; Able to demonstrate strong people skills with experience of managing teams bull; Experience of fee earning bull; Experience of performance management bull; Experience of working at Management Board level Responsibilities bull; Managing and leading your team by example and being proactive and accessible. bull; Setting goals and expectations for your team and for understanding how your team rsquo;s performance fits into the overall strategy of the firm. bull; Analysing existing processes, driving improvements, recognising when change is needed and managing that process bull; Provision of training to new and existing staff bull; Setting high standards for client service (both internal and external) bull; Focus on long term growth and profitability of your team bull; The production of management information and data bull; Execution and delivery of business projects for which you are responsible bull; Ensuring compliance with GDPR bull; Managing evaluating staff performance and retention of staff in their team bull; Build networks and contacts in Conveyancing with local businesses and Estate Agents bull; Build and develop strong and profitable client referral relationships bull; Contributions to Management Team meetings bull; Production of Marketing material (if applicable) bull; Recruitment and onboarding processes Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful