Head of Wills

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Opulence Recruitment Ltd Full time

**Position: Head of Wills Department**

**Location: Manchester M27 (Hybrid)**

**Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 + benefits**

**About the role**

As the head of the department, you will be responsible for the overall performance of your team in line with our company values.

**About the company**

We working with a well-established Law firm, regulated by the SRA who specialize in Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning. We have built a network across the country that works together on a mission to change the way people think about making a Will and preserve not only our clients’ financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations. We are here to protect memories, not just money.

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- Managing own caseload dealing with Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney work
- Coaching and mentoring both existing and new legal advisors
- Mentoring and managing the performance of team members to drive business targets and embed supportive framework
- Preparing and delivering team meetings, conducting quarterly reviews with each members of the team and observing all advisors at least once per quarter
- Networking and building relationships, being ambassadors of our positive and friendly culture

**Key competencies & experience**
- Solid legal experience and competency in the area of Private Client Law, particularly in Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney work
- Passion and excellent communication skills - deliver ‘The WOW factor’ to our clients and colleagues
- Commitment/dedication - we require full commitment to the role to meet business deadlines, monitor individual performance, 1:1 support, coaching, meet deadlines & training
- Lead by example - be strict in your adherence to our business standards
- Energy/drive - high energy and drive to support the team in achieving daily targets and in turn, monthly/yearly targets
- Problem solving - identify issues and find solutions
- Organisation - this includes monitoring business books, diaries, fee earner tracker

**Benefits our clients offer**
- **Career progression on opportunities** - We pride ourselves on home-grown talent
- **Annual career planning platforms -** We want to hear all about you and your goals for the year and help you facilitate your personal and professional ambitions
- **A company culture **that embodies empowerment and ownership. We don’t do hierarchy
- **Company ‘get togethers’ - **There’s always something fun happening over here
- **Rewards & Recognition programmes - **You want to be recognized for you efforts don’t you? We love celebrating success.
- **Westfield Health benefits - **We want to make sure you have access to look after your physical and mental health and have 24/7 access to those ‘healthy extra’s’.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Manchester, M27 8BB (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester, M27 8BB

Reference ID: #13



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