Assistant Manager / Manager, Trust

Our client is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager for their Trust department. This role can be tailored to either full-time or part-time hours. The successful candidate will have a strong background in trust and company administration and will play a crucial role in managing client portfolios while facilitating effective team administration. Job Duties Administer a portfolio of clients, keeping the Team Manager informed of ongoing activities. Advise, mentor, and liaise with Senior Trust Officers, Trust Officers, Senior Administrators, Administrators, and Trainees regarding daily duties. Support the Team Manager in ensuring that clients' needs are met and that their entities are managed effectively. Implement and maintain systems to ensure that deadlines are met, with ongoing work consistently reviewed. Assist in managing team workloads to alleviate stress and provide constructive solutions to workload variations. Continuously review and improve systems and working practices for efficient office functioning. Oversee training for team members, ensuring that staff possess the necessary skills for their roles. Maintain technical standards in line with best practices and record keeping. Manage the appraisal process for direct reports, collaborating with management as required. Monitor billing and receivables for the client portfolio. Stay updated on industry practices and relevant legislation, including compliance and anti-money laundering regulations. Undertake additional duties as required. Job Requirements Qualified in STEP, ICSA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification, or possess significant experience in trust and company administration. Demonstrated excellent technical, organisational, and communication skills. Experience in line management or proven ability to manage staff effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Enjoyment of working within a dynamic team environment. Aptitude for effective client portfolio management. Enthusiastic and able to work with bespoke IT systems, including electronic filing and flexible database management. Responsible, reliable, organised, efficient, and possessing unquestionable integrity.