Corporate Receptionist & Events Coordinator - Global Law Firm, City

Our client, a successful law firm based in Holborn is looking for an exceptional Corporate Receptionist and Events Coordinator to join their fab team! 

You will be the first point of contact and provide professional front of house services in the office, by arranging diary management, assist guests, IT set up and refreshments, in line with agreed budgets for all events. 

This role will require the candidate to pay meticulous attention to detail whilst always exercising first class customer service skills and a positive work ethic. We are looking for someone who can anticipate the needs of the team and come up with innovative solutions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Answer incoming calls, transferring them efficiently to the appropriate person, taking accurate messages or transferring to voicemail facility
• Maintain diary booking service for meeting rooms
• Meet and greet clients and/or colleagues from other offices
• Assist guests with ad hoc requirements (e.g. booking taxis for clients, finding desk space for staff visiting from other offices)
• Prepare and maintain meeting rooms, breakout area and kitchens on a daily basis
• Order and purchase food, beverages, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Coordinate in-house and external events such as Xmas parties, client events and grad school programme in line with agreed budgets for all events
• Liaise with Facilities and IT teams as necessary
• Open and process incoming post and prepare daily courier packages 
• Undertake additional duties as required. 

What we are looking for:

• Previous Front of House / Reception experience, ideally in a corporate environment
• Outstanding customer service skills 
• Excellent telephone manner, well presented and polite 
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills 
• Proactive and hands on approach to work 
• Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously 
• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Flexible and adaptable 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office