Corporate Receptionist

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