Receptionist - Facilities

at  Hugh James

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Events management experience is desirable
• Previous receptionist experience
• Understanding of the professional service environment

WE NEVER SHY AWAY FROM A CHALLENGE

We are a leading, full-service UK law firm. Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.

THE ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join the Front of House team. The successful candidate will welcome and deliver a professional, friendly, efficient, first class service to clients and guests visiting the office.

Duties will include:

• Greeting clients upon arrival
• Arranging refreshments for meetings and events
• Ensuring relevant personnel are notified when clients and visitors arrive
• Maintaining the reception areas
• Organising bookings of the client floor meeting rooms

The role will also involve supporting our Business Development and Marketing team in the smooth running of onsite events, sometimes out of hours with the option to earn overtime payments as required by the Department Head.
The successful candidate will be professional in appearance and will have excellent communication skills. They will also be able to demonstrate exemplary customer service skills at all times.
Working hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch and there is a competitive benefits package on offer.