Job type
TemporaryLocation
WakefieldWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
ReceptionistIndustry
LegalPay
12.21Closing date
20 Feb 2026
Receptionist | Maternity Cover | Wakefield
Receptionist (Maternity Cover)
Key Responsibilities
- Answering incoming calls in a warm, professional telephone manner
- Greeting clients and visitors on arrival
- Managing appointments and directing enquiries to the appropriate departments
- Handling incoming and outgoing posts
- Maintaining a tidy and organised reception area
- General administrative support to the wider team
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident and articulate with excellent telephone etiquette.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage a busy reception environment.
- Friendly, approachable, and client‑focused
- Experienced in administration or reception work (legal sector experience is a bonus but not essential)
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
- Able to commit to three full office‑based days per week
What you need to do now
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