Job Description

Job Advertisement: Temporary Receptionist- 3 month contract

Position:

Receptionist

Location:

Boyd Rice Solicitors, 6 Mill Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LU

Company:

Boyd Rice Solicitors Ltd.

Employment Type:

Temporary 3 month contract

Salary:

Competitive, commensurate with experience.

About Us:

Boyd Rice Solicitors is a progressive law firm with offices in Newtownards, Bangor and Belfast. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to achieve their best.

About You;

You will have 1-2 years of previous reception or customer/public-facing experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are organised, professional, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. Your friendly and approachable manner will ensure that clients feel welcome and well-supported, both face-to-face and during phone calls.

Job Overview:

We are seeking to recruit a temporary Office Receptionist. This role will be based onsite in our Newtownards office.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the first impression to meet and greet all visitors, providing refreshments as required

Answer telephone calls promptly, dealing with queries including providing and following up on estimates, recording, and passing on messages as appropriate.

Coordinate meeting room calendars utilising MS Outlook and Teams.

Deal with incoming post, opening and scanning post as required, adhering to internal controls and GDPR.

Deal with outgoing post, franking as required, and taking post to the local post office.

Process payments at reception using card payment terminal and make daily deposits when required.

Actively communicate with Legal Secretaries and other colleagues to ensure the business is effectively supported.

Support marketing activities through a range of channels including social media.

Perform other administrative support duties as required.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to communicate effectively face-to-face and over the phone.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to meet tight deadlines.

Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Essential Criteria:

Educated to GCSE standard or the equivalent including English and Maths is desirable At least 1 years' experience in a Reception role or a similar role or customer/public-facing experience IT proficient with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Teams. Confident dealing with incoming and outgoing phone calls Strong people and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment:

Work in a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.

Professional Development:

Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

Collaborative Culture:

Join a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual respect.

Competitive Benefits:

Health insurance, over average annual leave and other benefits.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this position to sarah@boydricesolicitors.com Please include "Newtownards - Temporary Receptionist Application" in the subject line.

Application Deadline:

12 pm, Friday 5th September 2025

Boyd Rice Solicitors welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Life insurance Private medical insurance
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (required) Administrative : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025