Job description
We are seeking an experienced corporate receptionist to work for an International law firm based near Fenchurch St. station for a one day booking Friday 31st March.
The firm is down to earth and extremely friendly with fabulous corporate offices.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing a first class range of reception and switchboard services within a central London corporate environment. For this role the hours will be 9am-5.30pm with an hour off for lunch.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Booking and administering all future reservations, events and on the day meeting requests using the firm’s room booking system (EMS).
- To ensure that calls to the switchboard are answered and directed in a prompt, efficient and professional manner.
- To manage the allocation of security passes for new joiners and internal colleagues.
- To assist with preparing and submitting invoices via Chrome River.
- To order and replenishing all meeting room stationary.
- To regularly check meeting rooms prior to each meeting commencing to ensure everything is set up.
- To ensure that the Office Services team are given details of room set-ups and maintenance issues.
- To assist with the set up and coordination of all in house events.
- To assist with updating the intranet with all relevant information.
- To monitor the internal plants and liaise with our contracted gardeners when required
- To regularly check the internal kitchenettes and report and maintenance issues to the relevant department
- To assist clients with other business services as required to include; scanning, faxing, photo copying, ordering flower bouquets and travel arrangements including taxi bookings and hotel reservations.
For this position we are seeking someone with
- A minimum of 2 years relevant experience, ideally within a professional corporate services environment
- Experience using an online meeting room booking system an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional phone manner
- Ability to use initiative and be pro-active
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise according to demands
- Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Remains calm under pressure
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 1 day
Salary: £17.00-£20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Corporate City Receptionist: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JK-Temp reception
Expected start date: 31/03/2023