Receptionist

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a polished Receptionist to join their Exeter office. This full-time, on-site role offers a fantastic opportunity to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a warm and professional welcome. The Receptionist will handle calls, prepare meeting rooms, and assist with office administration, contributing to a smooth front-of-house experience. With a commitment to professional excellence and an inclusive culture, this firm provides exceptional employee benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and a supportive work environment. If you have a proactive attitude and take pride in making great impressions, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday Entitlement - 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Buy or Sell Holiday

Bonus schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role.
• Exceptional communication skills and a warm, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional reception service to clients and staff.
• Handle incoming calls and maintain meeting rooms.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Flexible, can-do attitude

Job description

£24,000 | EXETER ON-SITE | IMMEDIATE START

We are representing a prestigious and well-established law firm in their search for a polished and professional Receptionist to join their Exeter office. This full-time, permanent opportunity with exceptional employee benefits. The role is based fully on-site, with core working hours from 09:30 to 17:30 and some flexibility required to support events or shift cover (reception operates from 08:00 to 17:30)

The Role

As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, the Receptionist will play a key role in delivering a warm, professional welcome and ensuring the smooth operation of the front-of-house experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent a firm known for its inclusive culture, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities of the Receptionist:

• Provide a professional and welcoming reception service to clients, partners, and staff.
• Handle incoming calls, redirecting as appropriate or taking clear, accurate messages.
• Prepare and maintain meeting rooms, including AV setup and catering support.
• Assist with general office administration, travel bookings, and occasional event support.

Key Requirements of the Receptionist:

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role (legal background not essential).
• Exceptional communication skills and a warm, professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, maintaining a high standard of presentation.

Company Benefits:

• Holiday Entitlement - 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Buy or Sell Holiday buy/sell
• Bonus schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme

If you are a proactive and personable individual who takes pride in making a great first impression, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship:We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse

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