SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Receptionist

Strictly Recruitment
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The job is for a Receptionist at a leading law firm located in Manchester, offering a salary between £23,000 and £25,000.
  • Candidates are required to have previous office and reception experience, which is essential for the role.
  • The position includes various responsibilities such as greeting clients, managing phone calls, and maintaining a tidy reception area.
  • The firm provides attractive benefits, including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and perks like the option to buy and sell holiday time.
  • This role is perfect for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a strong client focus.

Are you looking for a busy reception role in a leading law firm with fantastic benefits?

THE DETAILS

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Manchester

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000

Holidays: 25 days + bank holiday

Perks: Option to buy and sell holiday, Vitality (free apple watch, free cinema tickets and restaurant vouchers)

THE COMPANY

This international law firm provides an inclusive and exciting work environment for its employees. They are well established, with nearly 200 partners so this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a great reputation. The company offers a wide range of benefits to reward its employee's hard work. The branch is made up of a lovely and supportive team. With monthly breakfasts, office drinks and pizzas, this is an office where you can work hard, and enjoy the rewards.

THE ROLE

To provide a quality professional reception service to the firm's clients, Partners and employees at all times.

  • Maintain the Reception area to ensure that it is always smart, professional looking and tidy
  • Meet and greet clients and visitors
  • Answer all incoming telephone calls and redirect to the appropriate person
  • Responsible for setting up telephone, conference calls and AV facilities
  • Ensure catering and presentational requirements are provided for each room booking, as necessary.
  • Ensure the meeting room(s) are cleared promptly after use and client ready at all times
  • Ensure the client kitchen facility and equipment is kept clean and tidy at all times.
  • Assist with preparing for and running marketing events in the office, which may require working out of hours from time to time
  • Make travel arrangements and bookings
  • Assisting the General Office and Office Manager with admin tasks

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

What you'll need

  • Excellent communication skills; oral and written
  • Able to operate autonomously and/or with minimum supervision
  • Able to use initiative and be proactive
  • Flexible and committed
  • Driven and enthusiastic
  • A willingness to learn
  • A self starter
  • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach
  • Common sense
  • Strong client focus
  • Good humour and positive outlook
  • Polite with a calm and professional manner
  • Tidy and professional appearance (You will be provided with a uniform)

Experience

  • Previous office and reception experience (essential)
  • Experience of setting up AV equipment (desirable)
  • Experience of Condeco (desirable)

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.