Practice Manager - Leading Solicitors Firm (Bedfordshire)Salary: Up to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits and Performance BonusEmployment: Full-time (Part-time considered)Our client is a well-established and highly respected firm of solicitors with their head office based in Bedfordshire. As part of their continued expansion, FRS has been appointed to recruit an experienced Practice Manager to support the Partners and Executive Team during an exciting period of growth.This is a key leadership role within the business, offering broad responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to directly influence the firm''s ongoing success and strategic development.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople and Operational LeadershipManage and develop support staff, including training, recruitment, HR, and Health and Safety.Oversee day-to-day operational performance.Review, refine, and develop KPIs, metrics, and management information.Support practitioner work-streams, providing coordination and mentoring where required.Business Performance and GrowthPrepare and support tendering and bids for new business opportunities.Develop strong working relationships with Partners, Directors, and Fee Earners.Work closely with the Executive team on strategic business planning, including future growth and MandA activities.Compliance and GovernanceSupport financial governance and control (acting as Assistant COFA).Ensure full regulatory, statutory, and SRA compliance.Maintain firm-wide policies, processes, and internal contr