Polished Front Desk & Facilities Coordinator

JS Legal Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Workplace Pension scheme

Sick Pay

Death in service

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

JS Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Receptionist for a busy office in Clacton on Sea, Essex. The role blends front-of-house client service with administrative and facilities coordination to keep the office running smoothly.

You will greet visitors, manage calls, coordinate meeting room bookings, handle post and petty cash, and assist with facilities tasks. The ideal candidate is organised, reliable and professional, with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
• Reliable, professional and calm under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Previous facilities coordination experience desirable.
• Experience liaising with contractors and external suppliers desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet clients, visitors and guests in a confident and professional manner.
• Act as first point of contact for all visitors to the office and direct calls appropriately.
• Manage the reception inbox and respond to queries.
• Manage meeting room bookings and ensure they are set up for appointments.
• Maintain the reception area, waiting room and meeting rooms.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post; take credit card payments and manage petty cash.

Skills

Reception

Client service

Administrative tasks

Facilities coordination

Interpersonal skills

Job description

JS Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Receptionist for a busy office in Clacton on Sea, Essex. The role blends front-of-house client service with administrative and facilities coordination to keep the office running smoothly.

You will greet visitors, manage calls, coordinate meeting room bookings, handle post and petty cash, and assist with facilities tasks. The ideal candidate is organised, reliable and professional, with strong interpersonal skills.