Job Vacancy
THE DAY TO DAY
- Receive incoming telephone calls via the switchboard and route them to the correct person or department quickly and efficiently with the aid of a computerised directory
- Provide support and assistance to colleagues and callers (clients) to the organisation
- Ensure any telephone messages are passed to the relevant person promptly and accurately
- Ensure any network/system failures of the telephone system are reported immediately to the IT Team and liaise with them to ensure the system is up and running as quickly as possible
- Ensure up to date and accurate knowledge of the Firms colleagues, departments and services
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
- Experience of a modern telephone switchboard would be highly desirable
- Good IT skills and familiar with Microsoft Office products
- Previous experience in a client facing or customer services role
WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?
- A clear voice and good listening skills
- The ability to remain calm when the switchboard is busy and prioritise multiple demands
- The ability to deal with clients in a polite and professional manner
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to deal with difficult clients in an efficient and calm manner
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
At Holmes & Hills we are proud to have a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual respect. We are genuine, authentic and down to earth. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it and believe our Values demonstrate the quality and commitment we give to our many clients. These values run through the core of our firm and are fundamental to the develop and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues.
We off a benefits package that we believe gives all of our colleagues a bit of everything but in addition to these material benefits, we also offer the opportunity to work for a progressive, modern and inspiring law firm in a regional area that brings with it, the benefit of a good work/life balance, flexibility and family focussed and with genuine opportunity to progress and develop evidenced by our commitment to our Career Pathway and Training Pathway.
WHO WILL I BE WORKING WITH
You will work as part of the wider Client Enquiries Team with two other dedicated call handlers.
