Receptionist

Job description / Role

Our client is a leading commercial legal practice that places the highest emphasis on quality and integrity, thus ensuring that they operate to international standards. With a client base comprising leading regional and international businesses as well as government organizations they have achieved their goal to be a law firm of choice in the region.

They now seek to appoint a receptionist. As the “face’ of the organization this is a vital role in which you will be tasked with being a true ambassador for the firm. Thus you will demonstrate very strong customer service skills and the ability to ensure all visitors /callers gain a positive first impression. You will be responsible (alongside another receptionist) for all aspects of manning a busy reception including answering the telephones, delivering message, organizing taxis and couriers as well as providing ad hoc administrative support to the secretaries as required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ reception or administrative experience ideally gained within a Professional Services firm
• A Bachelors degree and/or Secretarial qualification
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English, candidates who also speak Arabic will be particularly of interest
• Be strongly detail orientated with the ability to work autonomously when required as well as being an effective team member
• Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to work extra hours if required
• Be IT literate with strong proficiency in both Ms Word & Outlook

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.