Receptionist Administrator (Job Share): Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Job Title: Receptionist Administrator (Job Share)

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Job Type: Part-Time (Job Share)

Job Description:

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and proactive Receptionist Administrator to join our Firm in a job share role. This position is perfect for individuals looking to balance work with other commitments. The ideal candidates will be the first point of contact for our Firm, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate staff members.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and organised reception area.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as typing correspondence, scanning and document management.
• Support the team with various projects and tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a receptionist, front office representative, or similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and demeanour.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A positive and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate job share arrangements.
• Generous annual leave
• We support your continued development including attending training courses, webinars and continuing professional development programmes
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible working is encouraged and regularly reviewed
• In case of long-term sickness or incapacity, income protection is provided
• Life assurance
• Paid study leave
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Health Shield cash back plan – for treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy etc (a more extensive list is available)
• Flu vaccinations
• Enhanced sick pay
• Tax efficient pension (salary sacrifice)
• We have a wellbeing programme, which includes counselling and mental health support and legal advice
• Team social events, fundraising and activities with other local offices

Job Specification

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to email their CV and a covering letter to Rob Dedman, robdedman@whitingsllp.co.uk by 22^nd January 2024. Please include “Receptionist Administrator Job Share Application” in the subject.