Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 26,000 - Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Our client are a leading Chambers based in Central London, who are seeking an Corporate Receptionist to start immediately on a part time FTC.
If you are approachable, confident, exceptionally organised and enjoy being the first point of contact, this could be the perfect role for you!
This position is interviewing immediately, apply now to find out more!
JOB TITLE: Receptionist
JOB TYPE: 12 Months FTC, Part Time (30 hours)
HOURS: 12.00pm - 19:00pm (Monday - Friday)
SALARY: £25,000 - £26,000
COMPANY TYPE: Chambers
LOCATION: Central London
CULTURE: Friendly, supportive ,collaborative, hardworking, busy, social, fast paced, professional
BENEFITS: 22 days annual leave (pro rata) , training and development, season ticket loan, private medical insurance, high pension scheme, great office culture, regular social events & many more!
Duties:
Answering the telephone and refer calls as necessary, wherever possible to pass on calls to barristers or clerks, otherwise forwarding to voicemail or taking messages as appropriate
Greeting visitors as they arrive in Chambers and to ensure they sign in/out and are given a security badge as appropriate
Dealing with clients' coats and bags as required and to take clients through to meeting rooms
Managing meeting room bookings
Responsible for the receipt of all hand deliveries to Chambers, marking each item with time and date of delivery
Deal with couriers both in person and on the telephone and keep a record book of orders placed
Book and keep a record of any taxis or restaurant reservations required
Monitor and action e-mails sent to the reception email as appropriate
Checking the diary throughout the day in order to note any changes or amendments to conferences/ meetings
Notify barristers of their conferences/meetings scheduled for the following day
Assisting the Head Receptionist in overseeing the Chambers' phone and voicemail system, including recording new voicemail messages as appropriate
Assisting the Chambers' housekeeper in providing catering services to Chambers as required
Set up conference rooms or barristers' rooms with refreshments and lunches as required
Ensure that all conference rooms are left tidy between use for conferences and fully stocked with stationery as required
To assist in the preparation of conference rooms for functions/parties and meetings
Check the daily conference register at the end of the day to plan for the following day's conferences; if an early conference is booked, to set up a trolley with crockery/glasses and cutlery as required
Monitoring kitchen supplies and order/distribute as required
To maintain an inventory of all drinks supplies (soft drinks and wines in the cellars)
Liaise with the Events Manager in the ordering of food and drink supplies for in-house events
Maintain proper records of all orders and receipts and invoices
Check all kitchens on a regular daily basis to ensure that these are maintained in a tidy fashion and to load dishwashers as and when necessary
Any other ad hoc duties may be requiredExperience, knowledge and skills required
Previous experience working as an receptionist
Previous experience working within a professional services environment
Experience working within a chambers/ law firm - Desirable
Ability to work with colleagues at all levels of seniority
Excellent telephone manner
An interest or curiosity to learn about the legal sector
Proficient and creative in the use of all Microsoft packages
Excellent communication skills both written and verbalAbout you:
Able to remain calm under pressure
Able to work at a fast pace
Organised
Friendly and approachable
Attention to detail skills
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