Company Description
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.
Staff are truly valued at Battens which means they stay with us long-term and build their futures here.
Position
Reception and Office Administrator
Sherborne, Dorset
9am-5.15pm | Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
£24,000.00 full time equivalent
* Providing all round secretarial and administrative support
* Liaising with clients and answering basic queries
* Diary management
* Producing documents (with the use of digital dictation)
* Maintaining filing and record systems
* Office support including ordering stationery, office supplies, dealing with incoming and outgoing post
We are currently recruiting a part time reception and office administrator for our busy and successful Sherborne office.
The role will be based on reception as it will include some office management duties such as ordering stationery, meet and greet of clients and controlling and balancing petty cash.
Please note due to the nature of this role hybrid working is not available.
Requirements
* Can work under pressure
* Be able to communicate effectively
* Ensure that the client's best interests are always served
* Excellent typing skills
* IT skills are essential.
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 - 23 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