Conveyancing Manager

ONP Solicitors; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

ONP Solicitors, part of Movera, are looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Team Manager to manage a team of Property Lawyers in central Stockport.
We are one of the leading modern Conveyancing firms in the UK, enabled by technology, but with people at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to create home moving experiences to be celebrated and to be a catalyst for change in our industry.
If you’re a career-minded individual with extensive Conveyancing and people management experience, we want to hear from you!

The role

You’ll oversee the day-to-day activities of the team, ensuring the smooth running of all operations, and look after all people issues. You’ll be a role model who motivates and develops individual team members and fosters a supportive, inclusive, and positive working environment.

• This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday.
• After an initial training period, there will be the option of home working 1 or 2 days per week depending on business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a high performing team who demonstrate Movera values through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Demonstrate upskilling and performance improvement in team using skills matrix as a foundation and guide for performance and salary reviews.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Apply a high level of legal knowledge in all aspects of the role and use this to upskill the team.
• Influence ways of working to benefit the department.
• Propose, implement and engage with change initiatives – feeding back to Conveyancing Team Managers and Ops Managers, cascading and embedding change into Team and Department.
• Demonstrate and evidence Movera values – be a role model and enforce the standards expected of a legal department and influence the wider team.
• Be accountable for team behaviours in line with Movera Values.
• Efficiently manage any poor performance - demonstrate and document steps undertaken.
• Working collaboratively across all teams within the department to reach shared goals and objectives.
• Respond to client/service queries or complaints at the initial stages in line with the internal complaints procedure, maintain a complete and accurate file and submit reports as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the business and with third parties/introducers.
• Support Senior Operations Managers in annual Salary Review process and with annual Budget process.
• Ensure compliance with ONP company policy and procedure at all times.
• Where appropriate and as necessitated by the needs of the business undertake tasks within the operational process.
• Post completion management within the team.
• Work to and maintain Service Level Agreements.
• Monitor system work records to ensure that all work is progressed to meet productivity targets.
• Ensure workload distribution is fair, equitable and achievable to ensure optimum team performance.
• Monitor and manage individual performance, quality and productivity levels.
• Resource planning - schedule, and manage breaks, holidays, absence and training to ensure that the team is adequately resourced at all times.
• Conduct regular one to one review meetings for all team members.
• Ensure that Personal Development Plans for all team members are in place, maintained and regularly reviewed.
• Liaise with L&D Team to ensure all team members receive on-going coaching, training and development.
• Assist with recruitment of new team members.
• Facilitate and chair regular team meetings.

What You’ll Need

• Extensive Conveyancing experience.
• Proven track record of successfully managing a team.
• A passion for training, coaching and mentoring.
• The drive and energy to develop and motivate a high-performing team.

What We Can Offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 23 days holiday + 2 extra religious/cultural days.
• Hybrid working.
• Your birthday off!
• Free conveyancing legal fees.
• Moving home days off.
• Volunteering days.
• Retailer discounts and frequent socials.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job. At Movera, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. If you need any support during the application process, please let us know.

DBS and Financial Checks:

We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace for everyone. As part of this commitment, all employment offers are subject to successful completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks help us maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance while ensuring the well-being of our employees and clients. Rest assured, all checks will be carried out with care and in full accordance with relevant data protection laws.

Movera is a flourishing platform business, bringing together ambitious home-moving brands from across the sector. Built on the heritage and passion of experienced legal services businesses, brought together to transform the moving market for the better.