Job description
Receptionist
Dorchester, Dorset
2pm-5.15pm – Monday-Friday - 16.25 hours per week.
Permanent
Up to 10 weeks per year of full-time cover also required, hours of 9am-5.15pm
We reward our staff for their dedication and expertise with a broad package of benefits:
· life assurance from the first day of employment
· a salary sacrifice scheme or a group pension where Battens pay in 4%
· income protection
· holiday - up to 26 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service
· a range of discounted legal services provided by Battens, including free conveyancing
· generous staff recruitment bonus scheme
· everyone has an extra day’s holiday on their birthday
· access to mental health services, including therapy sessions
· employee assistance programme
Ideal candidate will:
· Have good IT and administration Skills
· Have excellent communication and customer service skills
· Some previous customer facing or reception experience
· The ability to multitask
· Have a professional and courteous attitude
· Hold the ability to cope well under pressure
As a receptionist some of your duties will include:
· Assisting with the smooth running of the front office
· Carrying out administration duties
· Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
· Meeting and greeting visitors
· Processing card payments
· Coordinating meeting room bookings
· Closing of office at the end of the day
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for someone to join our Dorchester reception team, do you want to be part of our highly regarded and expanding team? Please apply now for a call back.
About Us: Battens would not be able to deliver an exceptional service to clients without our talented and hardworking staff. We recognise the hugely important role they play in the ongoing success and development of our business. Battens has a 300-year history, but it is a forward- thinking firm.
Our workplace is:
· stimulating
· inclusive
· collaborative
· empowering
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 31.25 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Rec - DT
Expected start date: 19/06/2023