Receptionist

Job description

  Location
York, North Yorkshire
·  Salary
£ 16000 - £ 18000 / Year
·  Category
Office and Secretarial - Receptionist
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Office and Secretarial
·  External Reference
654641

Receptionist
York City Centre
Permanent
£16,000 - £18,000
Fulltime - 37.5 hpw Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for a well established, integrated corporate and commercial law firm located in York city centre.
As a face of the organization and first point of contact for all visitors, the successful candidate will be based on the front of house reception of our York city centre office, alongside one other Receptionist.
We seek an experienced individual with a bright, positive and cheerful demeanor, and exceptional customer service ethic who is prepared to go the extra mile as they will be meeting a variety of visitors on a day to day basis.
Duties will include meeting and welcoming visitors both face-to face and over the phone where you will have experience of building relationships easily with those you meet and doing all you can to ensure that visitors receive the very best levels of service and attention.
The role will also entail, but not limited to, answering and transferring calls from a busy switchboard, booking meeting rooms, assisting with hospitality, arranging transport, as well as providing refreshments and assisting with catering when required in addition to ad-hoc general requests.
Applicants must be of smart appearance, have good communication skills and have an approachable personality. They should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a fast learner, being able to work well as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.

Ideal candidates should have previous receptionist experience gained within a law firm or similar professional service/corporate environment; have good communication skills, and a flexible attitude.
The successful candidate should also be willing to work at one of our other offices as and when required.

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.