Client Services Assistant

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom A&O Shearman Full time

**We are recruiting for two Client Services Assistants (x1 full time and x1 part time) to join our Front of House team on a permanent basis.**

**Department purpose**
The aim of this department is to provide ‘best in class’ hospitality & document services to the legal practices, covering a wide range of Hospitality Services (Catering, Front of House, Housekeeping, AV and the Health & Wellbeing Centre) and Document Services (the Bridge, Reprographics, Records, Central Scanning, E-Bibles, Mailroom & Office Assistants). The purpose of this role is to manage the operational client services including Front of House and Reservation functions at Bishops Square; including the Conference Suite, Training Suite, Reception desks, Reservations London, Business Support Centre and support the contracts for the Audio Visual & Multimedia services and visitor management for Sub-tenant teams.
- **Role purpose**
A&O Shearman's Front of House (FOH) team aim to consistently provide and maintain excellent standards of client care and service in all Front of House areas - 1st Floor Conference Suite, Ground Floor, Gallery & Auditorium, Business Support Centres and Client Dining rooms
- **Key relationships**
- Head of Hospitality Services
- FOH Manager
- FOH Team Leaders and Supervisors

**Role and responsibilities**
- Carry out all Reception duties as required to include meeting and greeting visitors for client meetings, client dining, seminars, training courses and other events, liaising with meeting hosts and clients and following specific instructions for individual bookings and visitors
- Be fully familiar with the Room Booking system and Conference Suite facilities, especially the layout and usage of rooms, in order to meet reservation requests quickly & efficiently on a daily basis
- Carry out regular floor walks/room checks to ensure rapid turnaround of rooms and be proactive and effective in the co-ordination and monitoring of meeting room bookings on the day to ensure maximum utilisation of all meeting rooms
- Work closely with all team members in Reservations London, Event and Graduate training teams to ensure that all special requests are forwarded to the relevant parties immediately.
- Liaise directly with the AV, IT, Catering and Housekeeping teams, ensuring that all equipment and/or catering are provided correctly and on time, and then promptly cleared at the end of each meeting.
- Be responsible for completing a thorough checklist for early morning and late shift duties in accordance with the team procedures; this includes comprehensive room checks and thorough handovers and reports for each shift.
- Be responsible for ensuring all messages for clients and staff are forwarded in a timely and professional manner, using good liaison & telephone skills.
- Communicate with all team members especially during handovers and when covering breaks. Be flexible and responsive in carrying out all duties, in some cases aiding the Front of House team and Business Services teams in other areas, as and when required.
- Assist clients with any travel amendments, all internal travel should be booked through the Travel Desk in BSQ, taxis are arranged by the ground floor Concierge for external clients.
- Coordinate associate lists & make arrangement for client swears and affidavits requests.
- Provide administrative support to clients and staff, as required, such as printing, copying, scanning, courier requests etc. Obtain work from meeting rooms when requested i.e. photocopying, typing and faxing and ensure that any documents/faxes left unattended are delivered to the appropriate individual.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach in undertaking these duties and any other duties or shifts as required by the Business or Front of House Manager.

**Key requirements**
- Ensure that all clients and A&O Shearman staff including International visitors are dealt with exceptionally high standards of customer service at all times.
- Flexible and mobile approach are essential to work in a number of different areas within Front of House on a rotational basis.
- Maintain a professional corporate image and immaculate presentation at all times.
- Provide administrative support to clients and staff, as required.
- Communicate with all team members especially during handovers and when covering breaks.
- Be fully familiar with an electronic room booking system and Conference Suite facilities, especially the layout and usage of rooms, in order to meet reservation requests quickly & efficiently on a daily basis.
- Reception experience gained within a medium-to-large organisation.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly and motivated attitude are essential, as is the ability to liaise with staff and clients at all levels.
- Excellent telephone manner and the ability to project a professional and efficient image of the firm at all times.
- Highly computer literate with the ability to learn new systems quickly and work under pressure. Good knowledge



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