Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role:

This Senior Manager role sits as part of the Partner Office Services team, and will take a lead on all aspects of partner mobility, as well as leading on a portfolio of specialist partner processes.  The role provides clear advice, practical judgement and strong operational and budgeting control across partner relocations, international assignments, permanent transfer support, contractor engagement for former partners, partner sabbaticals and partner-related Workday activity.

The role will balance partner experience, policy and regulatory compliance, commercial discipline, risk management and operational efficiency It will work with the Partner Office leadership, LoS Teams, global mobility teams, member firms and external vendors to ensure decisions are well-evidenced, approvals are clear, and complex issues are managed with discretion and confidence and in line with the relevant tax, legal and regulatory requirements.

Alongside core delivery, the role will be expected to improve how the work is managed through clearer processes, reusable guidance, better data, stronger knowledge management and appropriate use of technology to reduce manual effort and improve resilience.

What your days will look like:

• Lead and coordinate partner mobility, relocation, sabbatical and contractor processes, ensuring a seamless experience supported by strong governance, risk management and budget oversight.
• Act as a trusted advisor and central point of contact, building strong relationships across the Partner Office, Tax, HC, Finance, OGC, Workday teams, member firms and external providers.
• Provide pragmatic guidance on policy interpretation, business cases and exceptions, balancing partner experience, cost, compliance and operational risk.
• Drive continuous improvement by standardising and enhancing processes, leveraging data and technology to provide leadership with insights on mobility trends, costs and risks.

This role is for you if you:

• Excel at building trusted relationships and influencing senior stakeholders, with experience partnering across complex organisations and managing external suppliers.
• Have experience in global mobility, human capital, professional services, or a similar environment supporting partners or executive-level stakeholders.
• Are a programme manager, able to balance competing priorities, budgets, approvals and sensitive issues with sound judgement and discretion.
• Combine excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, produce meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.
• Have a solid understanding of global mobility, relocation, tax, payroll, immigration and workforce governance, and can apply policy with a commercial and risk-aware mindset.
• Are passionate about continuous improvement, using systems such as Workday and technology-enabled solutions to enhance processes, data quality and operational effectiveness.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Confidential Information Handling, Conflict Resolution, Coordinating Staff, Creativity, Data Quality, Documentation Administration, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Data Management, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Life Cycle, Employee Relations, Employee Terminations, HR Software, Human Resources (HR) Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Service Delivery, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date