Your new company A legal firm based inLondon are recruiting for a Receptionist to join their team on a temporarybasis on an ongoing temporary contract. You must be immediately available tostart. The role is Monday- Friday 09:00-17:15 and you are required to travel tothe office five days a week. Your new role Your new role will beresponsible for meeting and greeting visitors, ensuring the office environmentis maintained to a high standard. You will be responsiblefor the following tasks: Answering all incoming calls and re-routing or taking messages where necessary Meeting and greeting all visitors/clients on arrival at reception. Sort and open all incoming post, stamp and direct to the relevant division or person. Management of meeting rooms and booking system Management of front door system and creating access passes. Management of lunch orders for meetings Organising couriers and cars. Deal with all outgoing post: (Weighing/Franking/Special Delivery/FedEx etc.) Liaising with external suppliers Monitor health and safety requirements Undertaking a wide range of ad hoc tasks and duties as and when required. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed inthis role you will need to have proven relevant experience. You will need tohave good knowledge of MS office, primarily Word, Power Point and Excel. Youneed to have excellent communication skills, and have the ability to match yourcommunication style to the specifics of the situation and audience. You need to apply sound judgement in respondingto circumstances, always keeping discretion in mind. If you are a self starterwho can work independently and as part of a team this role would be an idealfit for you. You need to be able to work under pressure and to deadlines,managing multiple responsibilities with unwavering attention to detail. What you'll get in return Inaddition to a competitive hourly rate, you will be paid weekly through anefficient online timesheet process and will also receive expert advice from aHays consultant providing support and guidance throughout the duration of yourcontract. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your skills and gainhands on experience in a large and busy working environment. You will receivebespoke in-house training and will be closely guided to your success. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk