Receptionist

Boult Wade Tennant LLP.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a front of house receptionist to manage client interactions and administrative duties. The role requires excellent communication skills, an efficient administrative background, and a friendly disposition. Duties include greeting clients, managing meeting rooms, and providing general support. This position offers flexible part-time or full-time working hours with a comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, a pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Life insurance

Company personal pension scheme

Private medical cover

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public, face to face and on the telephone.
• Tolerant and patient attitude.
• Ability to use initiative effectively.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting clients and guests.
• Booking and managing meeting rooms.
• Answering and forwarding calls.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Efficient administrative skills

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of confidentiality

Team player

Job description

We are looking for a front of house receptionist based in our London office. The successful candidate will be someone who is looking for an interesting variety of work, is helpful, eager to learn and willing to take on extra responsibility.

Role requirements:

• As front of house you will need a happy and can-do disposition.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Efficient and competent administrative skills.
• Experience of working with the general public, face to face and on the telephone.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• General admin support for the business.

Skills and attributes:

• Tolerant, patient and caring attitude.
• Able to use initiative and to be flexible.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Understanding and awareness of the importance of confidentiality.
• Equal opportunities awareness, in particular to service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Meeting and greeting clients and other guests.
• Booking and managing meeting rooms.
• Organising refreshments and equipment for meetings, setting up meeting rooms and clearing away afterwards.
• Organising lunches and similar functions and clearing away afterwards.
• Making sure meeting rooms are always tidy and presentable.
• Answering and forwarding calls, including screening unwanted calls such as sales calls.
• Forwarding messages to relevant people.
• Sorting and distributing post.
• Arranging couriers.
• Organising overseas couriers.
• Administrative duties for the Fee Earning and Support Departments as and when required.

Benefits package:

• Working hours: Would consider the individual either working part-time or full-time covering the hours of 8:30am – 6:00pm.
• Working days: 4 or 5 days per week, to include a Wednesday.
• Providing cover for the other Receptionist for holidays and must attend the office.
• Life insurance (from start date).
• Company personal pension scheme (qualifying period two months).
• Competitive flexible benefits package once passed probation, such as but not limited to private medical cover, health cash plan, electric vehicle scheme, critical illness insurance, subsidised gym membership, dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

From time to time reporting lines and responsibilities may change; any changes will be at the sole discretion of the firm.