Service Delivery Manager - Legal Sector

Reporting directly to the COO, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient delivery of business operations while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term growth. Client Details This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you'll operate at the heart of the business-partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing strategy, and turning ambitious plans into tangible results. Description This position offers a unique blend of operational leadership, strategic delivery, and transformation. You'll act as a trusted partner to the COO and senior leadership, ensuring that the Liverpool office operates at the highest standards while supporting the firm's wider regional and global objectives. Alongside day-to-day operational excellence, you'll play a key role in maturing processes, embedding data-driven decision making, and integrating AI and automation into business services workflows. Operational Leadership & Delivery Support the COO and Head of Liverpool in the strategic management and ongoing development of the office Oversee the delivery of efficient, high-quality business services, ensuring consistency and operational excellence Act as the central point of contact for office-wide operational matters, proactively resolving issues and removing barriers Build strong, trusted relationships with partners, fee-earners, and business support functions Ensure service levels, turnaround times, and client experience standards are consistently met Strategy, Change & Integration Translate strategic priorities into practical, deliverable actions across the Liverpool office Lead and support cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives Act as a key anchor for change and integration activity, ensuring alignment with wider organisational goals Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, services, and performance Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and measurable outcomes Innovation & AI Adoption Work closely with technology and innovation teams to bring AI strategies to life within operations Identify opportunities to introduce automation, intelligent workflows, and new tools Lead the embedding and adoption of AI-enabled processes across teams Champion a mindset of innovation, curiosity, and smarter ways of working People, Culture & Engagement Maintain a visible leadership presence, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing office culture Act as a connector across teams, ensuring alignment between functions and leadership Support engagement initiatives, office experience, and hybrid working practices Provide leadership to internal groups and committees, strengthening collaboration and communication Ensure the office remains a vibrant, engaged, and supportive environment Community & External Engagement Act as an ambassador for the Liverpool office, both internally and externally Build and maintain relationships with local organisations and community groups Lead community and engagement initiatives that reflect a strong commitment to the region Oversee social and engagement programmes that foster connection, belonging, and pride Governance, Risk & Performance Support business continuity planning and resilience frameworks Work closely with risk and operational teams to ensure robust processes are in place Represent the Liverpool office in firm-wide operational forums Manage operational and social budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation Profile A successful Service Delivery Manager should have: A strong background in the legal sector or professional services industry. Proven ability to manage and optimise service delivery processes. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. A good understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements.Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000 per annum. Comprehensive and excellent benefits package. Opportunities to work within a well-established professional services organisation in London. A chance to make a meaningful impact in the legal sector.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Service Delivery Manager in the professional services industry, apply today to join a respected organisation based in London