About FBC Manby Bowdler

Established in 2007, FBC Manby Bowdler (FBCMB), based in the West Midlands, provide legal advice to both individuals and businesses alike.

The core values of the firm were created by a team of staff, as opposed to being driven from top-level management. These include: be client focused; show respect and integrity; embrace collaboration; and show excellence and commitment. Staff, management and leadership live these values every day.

The company’s ultimate aim is to be working towards a £50 million turnover by 2020 and to be nationally reputed for their 100% customer satisfaction ratings.

They are dedicated to recruiting exceptional people and are proud of employing local experts who are passionate about what they do, using their expertise to uncomplicate the legal process..

One example of how FBMCB support their staff is in the creation of opportunities for employees to enhance their wellbeing by offering subsidised running clubs, book clubs, yoga and dancing lessons.

What is it like to work for FBC Manby Bowdler

Leadership

86% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

CEO Kim understands the need to engage with the employees and goes out of her way to ensure she is communicating well. Importantly, she meets all new starters in their first week and checks back in with them after a few months to ensure they are happy at work.

86% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

Personal Growth

83% of staff agreed:

This job is good for my own personal growth

Role-specific training is provided by external training providers that specialise in delivering into the legal sector. Examples of this include conveyancing search training and finance support for non-financiers.

83% of staff agreed:

This job is good for my own personal growth

Giving Something Back

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Just some of the events they have supported recently include sending a team to build a sensory garden at a local primary school, taking part in Women In Engineering day with Wolverhampton University and working with a primary school to design a new advert for the company.

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Profit Related Payment

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