CORPORATE RECEPTIONIST – CITY LAW FIRM – 11AM – 7PM
LONDON
£40,000 - £44,000
My client, a leading international law firm based in the City, are seeking a Corporate Receptionist to join their team to cover the 11am – 7pm shift Monday to Friday.
THE ROLE
- Provide a professional, warm, and polished welcome to all guests and employees.
- Ensure visitors are directed to the appropriate location and hosts are notified quickly
- Act as the first point of contact for all visitor enquiries, including meeting logistics, photocopying, and wayfinding.
- Coordinate and allocate office space for visitors and maintain an accurate weekly visitor schedule.
- Manage incoming switchboard calls promptly and professionally, using the appropriate greeting.
- Transfer calls efficiently, take accurate messages, and distribute relevant information as needed.
- Report telephony faults (e.g., voicemail or handset issues) to the Technology Support Team
- Maintain, update, and distribute telephone contact lists for staff, meeting rooms, and Ground Floor Reception.
- Manage and coordinate all meeting room bookings (internal, external, and video conferencing), ensuring all details are logged.
- Arrange and oversee food and beverage requirements in collaboration with the hospitality team
- Ensure an exceptional standard of service for all client-facing events and visitor engagements
- Partner with the Facilities team to coordinate weekly staff lunches, including administration, vendor liaison, and delivery management.
- Ensure an effective and thorough handover of all Reception and Switchboard duties to the evening staff at the end of each shift.
- Support additional administrative and operational duties as required to maintain smooth office operations.
Skills and Attributes
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Flexibility to work overtime if required.
- Outstanding verbal communication and telephone etiquette.
- Exceptional organisational skills with strong follow-up and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Sound judgment and strong problem-solving capabilities.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Adaptability and willingness to embrace evolving technology.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Commitment to delivering an exceptional client and colleague experience at all times.
Please apply today for immediate consideration
