Located in the vibrant city of Hull, we are seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a full-time position and working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
As the first point of contact for clients, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the office. If you have strong organisational skills, a welcoming attitude, and a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
* Answering incoming calls promptly and directing them to the appropriate person.
* Dealing with routine and difficult enquiries from telephone callers and visitors effectively, efficiently and professionally.
* Conveying messages clearly, quickly and accurately.
* Signing in arrivals and obtaining signatures for all goods collected on the appropriate form.
* Checking deliveries and sign paperwork.
* Booking meeting rooms and informing staff of availability.
* Ensuring reception area is kept presentable at all times.
* Photocopying, printing and/or scanning all documents and bundles of documents as requested, using appropriate machine.
* Ensuring all meeting rooms are cleared and left tidy after meetings/events.
* Providing general administrative support and housekeeping duties to the office as needed.
* Set up and configure meeting rooms to suit various requirements, including layout adjustments and arranging refreshments as needed.
Skills Required:
* Ability to show initiative and establish positive working relationships with colleagues
* Excellent communication and customer care skills
* Excellent organisation and administration skills
* IT literate
With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.
We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.
Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We're a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.