Receptionist - Alexander Mae (South West) Ltd : Job Details

ReceptionistCompetitive SalaryBristol

The Company:A well-established law firm with a number of offices across Bristol and South Gloucestershire that genuinely values its employees which reflects in their longevity of staff and creates a lovely, friendly atmosphere. This is a superb role that would suit an organised, focused individual who takes pride in their work, and enjoys a busy role.

The Job:This firm is looking for a full-time Senior Receptionist to join their Central Bristol office. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a welcoming meet and greet service to clients whilst ensuring that the Reception area and meeting rooms are kept tidy and ready for use. You will also undertake post duties and general administration duties for the team and mentor and train 2 further receptionists.

Key responsibilities:

• Mentor and support 2 Receptionists
• Provide a welcoming friendly first-class reception service
• Meet, greet and book in visitors, telephone the employee the visitor is seeing
• Take all incoming calls routing incoming calls to staff
• Take bookings for meeting areas, arranging taxis for visitors or staff leaving the building
• Looking after the reception area, ensuring that required magazines and literature ae available and kept tidy and up to date
• Arrange for couriers and other mail pick-ups, post duties including ordering stationery
• Liaise with outside caterers as required in connection with bookings for lunch or refreshments etc

The Person:MUST have previous Reception experience gained within a corporate environmentThe successful candidate must be enthusiastic and flexible with an excellent telephone manner and good interpersonal skillsAn organised, positive individual with great time management and a can-do attitude that is able to multitaskSome experience or ability to mentor a small team

Personal profile would include discretion, confidence, commitment, be presentable, common sense, initiative, flexibility, proactive style, deadline-focused and a great sense of humour.

The Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pmThe Benefits: 23 days holiday + bank holidays (closes at Christmas, using 3 days holiday), Death in Service x4, Pension, Critical Illness Cover, Annual Salary Review, Length of Service Award, Summer Party, Superb Working Environment with Excellent Opportunities for Progression