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The role serves as the first point of contact for clients and visitors and plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer service, administrative support and a seamless client experience.\nCore Competency Key Activities Client Reception and Customer Service · Welcome and assist clients and visitors, notify relevant staff of arrivals, and provide a professional first point of contact. Conference Room Coordination · Manage conference room bookings, maintain electronic diaries, coordinate refreshments, and ensure rooms are clean and ready for use. Visitor and Parking Access Control · Manage visitor access, parking cards, boom gates, and ensure all access cards are accounted for daily. Service Documentation Management · Receive, record, distribute, and track all service documents, ensuring acknowledgment and sign-off are completed. Reception and Facilities Administration · Maintain the reception area, coffee station, meeting facilities, and report maintenance or technical issues.\nob Purpose\nTo provide a professional and efficient front-of-house service by welcoming clients and visitors, coordinating meeting rooms and hospitality, managing visitor access, handling service documentation, and ensuring reception and client-facing areas are maintained to a high professional standard.\nKey Performance Areas Client Reception & Customer Service\nWelcome and assist clients and visitors professionally.\nNotify relevant staff of arrivals and manage general enquiries.\nEnsure a seamless and positive client experience.\nBoardroom & Meeting Room Coordination\nManage boardroom and meeting room bookings.\nCoordinate refreshments and hospitality requirements.\nEnsure rooms are clean, prepared and ready for use.\nVisitor & Access Control\nManage visitor and parking access cards and boom gate access.\nMaintain accurate access records and complete daily reconciliations.\nService Documentation\nReceive, record, distribute and track service documents.\nEnsure required acknowledgements and sign-offs are completed.\nReception & Facilities Administration\nMaintain reception, boardrooms, coffee stations and client-facing areas.\nMonitor refreshment stock and coordinate replenishment.\nReport maintenance and technical issues and liaise with relevant service providers.\nRequirements\nEDUCATION Degree/Diploma:\nMatric or equivalent qualification\nEXPERIENCE Experience · 2- 3 years’ relevant experience in reception, preferably in professional services or legal industry\nCOMPETENCIES\nBEHAVOURAL COMPETENCIES Job Specific Attributes · Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and service-oriented approach when interacting with clients, visitors, and colleagues. · Communicates clearly, confidently, and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels. · Maintains a professional appearance, positive attitude, discretion, and confidentiality while representing the firm. · Effectively prioritises tasks, manages multiple responsibilities, and ensures deadlines are met. · Maintains composure and efficiency when working under pressure or dealing with demanding situations.\nTECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Job Specific Competencies\n· Reception and Front Office Management - 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