RECEPTIONIST – LONDON

www.law-choice.com - Jobboard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday (rises to 28)

Holiday exchange scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Law Choice is recruiting a Receptionist for its Cannon Place office in London. The role focuses on delivering excellent client service, coordinating meetings, and providing AV support on a full-time basis. The salary is £32,500 with a hybrid working policy.

You will be the face of the firm, managing visitor sign-in, assisting with meeting room bookings, and ensuring a seamless client experience in a prestigious City setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer service within a corporate setting.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, service-focused attitude with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a five-star welcome to visitors, occupiers, and clients.
• Provide refreshments and maintain a professional, welcoming reception area.
• Manage visitor sign-in in line with security procedures.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings using internal systems.
• Provide audio-visual support for meetings and events (full training provided).
• Set up conference rooms and equipment, including laptops, screens, projectors, and video conferencing tools.
• Configure room layouts (Cabaret, Theatre, Boardroom, Classroom) and manage partitions.
• Answer calls promptly and professionally, using guests’ names for a personalised experience.
• Handle queries and complaints calmly and elevate when necessary.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across client areas.
• Manage ad hoc tasks such as deliveries, ordering flowers, and booking taxis.
• Complete administrative duties and maintain equipment inventories.
• Support internal and external events to ensure smooth coordination.
• Adopt a flexible approach to working hours based on business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Proactive attitude

Organisational skills

Problem solving

AV/IT support

Tools

Manhattan Datacraft

Job description

RECEPTIONIST – LONDON

A top law firm is seeking a Receptionist to join its London team on a full time basis, based at its Cannon Place office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer service professional to become the face of a prestigious City law firm.

Salary: £32,500

Location: London

Hours: Full time

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Client & Hospitality Services Manager, the Receptionist will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, both in person and over the phone. You will create a lasting first impression through outstanding customer care and professionalism, coordinating client requests, managing meeting room bookings, and providing AV support to ensure seamless operations on the firm’s Client Floor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS RECEPTIONIST

• Deliver a five-star welcome to visitors, occupiers, and clients
• Provide refreshments and maintain a professional, welcoming reception area
• Manage visitor sign-in in line with security procedures
• Coordinate meeting room bookings using internal systems
• Provide audio-visual support for meetings and events (full training provided)
• Set up conference rooms and equipment, including laptops, screens, projectors, and video conferencing tools
• Configure room layouts (Cabaret, Theatre, Boardroom, Classroom) and manage partitions
• Answer calls promptly and professionally, using guests’ names for a personalised experience
• Handle queries and complaints calmly and elevate when necessary
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across client areas
• Manage ad hoc tasks such as deliveries, ordering flowers, and booking taxis
• Complete administrative duties and maintain equipment inventories
• Support internal and external events to ensure smooth coordination
• Adopt a flexible approach to working hours based on business needs

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in customer service within a corporate setting
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (knowledge of Manhattan Datacraft desirable)
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, service-focused attitude with the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Problem-solving ability and a willingness to take on new tasks
• Experience in AV/IT support is desirable but not essential

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Competitive basic salary of £32,500, reviewed annually
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days with service
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave