This is a full-time on-site role as an Office Manager at Bird &
Bird IP Services located in Istanbul. Aside from day-to-day
administrative tasks, the Office Manager will be responsible for the
general running of the office including providing HR, IT, finance and
facilities support. day-to-day administrative tasks, providing
communication support, managing office equipment and supplies, and
delivering excellent customer service. This role would suit someone
experienced with smaller start up environments in Turkey, who is
flexible and hands on. We are particularly interested in candidates
with HR experience.
The team
Bird & Bird IP Services provides global administrative support
services in the Intellectual Property area. A small local team has
been established which is provides day-to-day support to an
international law firm. Bird & Bird IP Services is headquartered
in the UK and candidates will require excellent English and Turkish
language skills. This team will not be providing services to
domestic Turkish clients nor services or advice in relation to
Turkish Intellectual Property.
What you'll do
The main duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not
limited to the following:
HR: assist with recruitment, produce offer letters and contracts,
keep records updated, develop local policies and procedures as
required, maintain confidential information.
Finance: day-to-day running of operational finance aspects of the
office including payroll and reporting.
General administration: manage day-to-day general operation of the
office and handle local purchasing of office supplies.
IT: aid in the general day-to-day running of the office equipment
and be a point of contact between the office and the London IT team.
About you
Excellent communication skills
Experience of the local market
Commercial awareness
Understanding of a global operation
Experience working in a start up environment and/or a growing operation.
Ability to multitask and prioritise workflow
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Problem-solving abilities
Good IT skills
Fluency in English is a must
The ideal candidate is:
A team player, willing to offer advice and support colleagues.
Takes responsibility for individual tasks and their own personal development.
A positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude to delivering results.
Confident and calm under pressure and a pragmatic approach.
Reliability when dealing with confidential matters.
Personal drive, self-awareness and integrity.
A pro-active mind-set, willingness to learn and desire to deliver
high quality work.
For further information about this role, please click on the link
below to view the Job Description or contact
talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com. To apply, click on the apply now
button to submit your details.
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