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Operations Lead Virtual Assistant Team

Operations Lead Virtual Assistant Team

Clifford ChanceHyderabad, Telangana, India
6 days ago
Job description

The Role

Job Overview

The Global Business Support (GBS) function provides assistance to the firms offices through its teams including Document Production Design Studio Junior Executive Assistants Virtual Assistants and World Firm EAs.

As the Operations Lead you will assist with the direct management of allocated Executive Assistants (EA) and Administrative Assistants (AA) in Hyderabad office.  Additionally youll play a role of an EA to allocated GBS stakeholders. The key hours are across days and afternoon.  At reasonable request adjustment to working hours will be expected.

Who you will work with

You will report to Sr. Manager VA Team however you will work closely with all GBS Managers in working efficiently with the London Delhi Hyderabad Newcastle and Warsaw teams to ensure the service is seamless in its delivery

What you will be responsible for

Line Management for allocated Executive and Administrative Assistants in Hyderabad office ensuring that all members provide a professional and seamless service.

Executive Assistant support to allocated Stakeholders.

What you will do

People and Performance Management

  • Support Sr. Manager VA Team with activities such as induction and training sessions and ongoing coaching for the team.
  • Ensure fair workload distribution across the team and promote cross-training to enhance collective expertise.
  • Develop implement and maintain SOPs to ensure consistent and efficient stakeholder support.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for team growth process enhancements and innovative service development.
  • Identify skill gaps within the team and coordinate targeted training sessions to enhance overall competency and service quality.
  • Plan and conduct Three Conversations in collaboration with Sr. Manager VA Team.
  • Ensure accurate real-time updates across all tracking tools and maintain overall housekeeping.
  • Address operational and people-related challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Oversee the seamless onboarding and induction of new joiners ensuring timely system access and structured training.
  • Provide assistance to wider GBS Managers as required. Establish collaborative working relationships with other GBS teams reinforcing a unified One Team culture.
  • Implement and ensure compliance with all departmental policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Business Partnering

  • Foster trust and build strong relationships with stakeholders and the wider VA Team through proactive communication and regular feedback loops.
  • Ensure the provision of high-quality support to stakeholders by diligently monitoring teams deliverables utilisation actively seeking feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Manage unexpected tasks with agility promptly notify the manager of incidents and suggest process improvements to mitigate future risks.
  • Conduct thorough RCAs and introduce quality control measures ensuring real-time incident updates to the manager.
  • Executive Assistant Support

    As an EA you will provide executive assistance and support to the allocated Stakeholders including and not limited to :

  • Inbox Management : Prioritise and streamline email correspondences keeping the inbox organised and junk-free. File emails systematically to prevent overflow and ensure easy retrieval. Respond on behalf of the stakeholder when required.
  • Calendar & Meeting Management : Proactively plan and manage dynamic calendars resolving scheduling conflicts efficiently. Arrange meeting logistics including agendas pre-reads and coordination. Attend meetings take minutes and circulate action points in a timely manner.
  • Travel Management : Organise comprehensive travel itineraries including flights rail taxis hotels visas and travel insurance. Ensure calendars are updated with logistical details and maintain structured travel records.
  • Expense & Budget Management : Accurately and promptly submit claims (expenses mileage etc.) with quick turnaround times. Assist with invoice processing purchase orders and budget tracking as required and delegate to Administrative Assistants appropriately.
  • Documentation & Data Management : Prepare and maintain accurate documentation including reports presentations and correspondences. Manage document control via iManage and other relevant platforms ensuring efficient record-keeping.
  • Project Coordination : Support stakeholders by researching compiling and analysing project data. Draft and review status reports escalate risks and issues and monitor project milestones. Make informed decisions independently to meet critical deadlines.
  • Confidentiality & Integrity : Maintain the highest level of discretion and professionalism. Adhere to policies procedures and regulatory requirements while fostering trust and reliability in stakeholder interactions.
  • Collaboration & Team Engagement : Work closely with stakeholders ensuring seamless communication. Actively contribute to the VA Team
  • in all offices assist in onboarding new team members and provide absence cover when needed.
  • Ad-Hoc Support : Assist with various ad-hoc tasks including onboarding new hires managing distribution lists organising off-sites and team gatherings and supporting stakeholder upskilling initiatives
  • Qualifications : Your Experience

    Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree required; Masters / MBA from a reputed institute preferred.
  • 8 years of experience preferably in a multinational organisation with cross-cultural exposure.
  • Proven experience supervising teams in a professional services environment with a strong focus on service delivery and performance management.
  • Prior experience supporting senior leadership including minute-taking presentation creation and managing Excel-based reports.
  • Project or programme management experience is desirable; coaching will be provided if needed.
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
  • Comfortable working across international regional and local contexts.
  • Structured and strategic approach to balancing long- medium- and short-term team priorities.
  • Strong organisational and delegation skills.
  • Communication & Collaboration

  • Flexible and effective communicatorboth verbal and written.
  • Maintains regular and transparent communication with managers and colleagues.
  • Approachable helpful and adaptable in a dynamic team environment.
  • Analytical & Problem Solving

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather interpret and present data insights.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability; capable of breaking down complex issues and identifying solutions.
  • Makes sound decisions based on available information or guidance.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities to improve service quality based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Work Ethic & Professionalism

  • Demonstrates resilience and the ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure.
  • Quick learner with a proactive results-driven mindset.
  • Able to manage workload independently and as part of a team.
  • Exceptional attention to detail in all tasks and deliverables.
  • Confident handling new and unfamiliar situations.
  • How we will support you

    From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

    Additional Information :

    Equal Opportunities

    At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families our firm and society.

    We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender gender identity and expression marital or civil partnership status race colour national or ethnic origin social or economic background disability religious belief sexual orientation or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection terms and conditions of employment including pay promotion training transfer and every other aspect of employment.

    We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

    Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

    Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

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