Reception Coordinator for Established Law Firm
£45,000 - £48,000
Job No. 1302873
An established law firm is looking for a friendly, professional Reception Co-ordinator to work within their office in Central London. This role is to report to the Reception and Client Services Manager, within the Reception and Client Services Department. The department also comprises of a Client Receptionist, Client Hospitality Coordinator and a Client Hospitality Assistant.
What We’re Looking For:
Solid front-of-house experience from a professional services background
Legal experience is not a must, but would, of course, always be beneficial
Motivated and enthusiastic, with a warm and approachable professional manner
Strong academics (specifically English and Maths)
A calm, confident, resilient and organised individual who enjoys a variety of tasks
Brilliant communication, attention to detail and time management
Highly accurate and with a keen attention to detail in all areas of work
A lateral thinker, who can suggest new ideas
A professional, willing and ‘can-do’ attitude
Demonstrates a good ability to build and maintain working relationships across all areas of the business
Excellent IT skills, including advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Office packages, working knowledge of document management system and e-filing
Key Responsibilities Include:
Client & Visitor Experience: Greet visitors professionally, manage meeting room bookings, prepare rooms for meetings/events and handle calls promptly
Team Leadership: Provide guidance and motivation when the Manager is absent; oversee workflow, rotas, holidays and cover to ensure smooth operations
Quality Assurance: Regular checks of reception and client-facing areas; liaise with hospitality for supplies
Event Coordination: Work with event hosts and PAs to ensure proper setup for internal/external events
Meeting Room Management: Handle AGM and training setups
Administrative Tasks: Order stationery, manage stock checks, review invoices, process expenses, maintain supplier contacts and update systems (e.g., Eptura Engage, switchboard)
Switchboard Oversight: Ensure courteous call handling, accurate system updates and quick resolution of IT issues
Issue Resolution: Take ownership of problems and escalate major issues to the Head of Business Services when necessary
The Extras:
Working for this company brings a whole host of benefits, including but not limited to a generous annual leave package, private health and dental insurance, wellness perks and bonus schemes.
If you have the right experience, please apply today!
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