What do you’ll do
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Facilities Assistant to join our facilities team in our Exeter office on a full time and permanent basis. The standard hours for this role are 08:30-16:45. This is a varied role to provide support and gain experience within a busy law firm.
You will be providing facilities support to the Exeter office to include assisting with the running of the post room, administrative tasks such as photocopying and scanning, and assisting with reprographics as and when is required. Duties also include keeping the kitchens, client suite and common areas within our Exeter office tidy and well stocked.
This role is also responsible for covering reception during busy periods or planned absence, which would include greeting clients and visitors to the office; ensuring discretion and professionalism. You will assist in providing refreshments for Client meetings and the ordering of catering when necessary. As well as covering reception, you may sometimes cover Switchboard; ensuring a friendly and professional approach when taking calls and ensuring these are assisted with efficiently.
Who you are
You'll be an enthusiastic, well-organised self-starter who enjoys working within a busy team, as well as independently; and will demonstrate an ability to respond to the needs of the business, acting professionally and ethically to protect the confidentiality of the firm and its people.
As a strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude, you will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a flair for building effective working relationships across all levels. You will have the ability to be responsive to the commercial needs of the business and use initiative to effectively manage workload; remaining calm under pressure.
Why join Team Ashfords?
Ask our people, and they will tell you that they genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues.
We’re confident that once you discover our open and friendly culture, it won’t take long for you to feel the same.
We have a genuine team approach at Ashfords because we know that when talented people work together, we achieve more for our clients and each other.
We also recognise that each of our career journeys is unique. So, we will be ambitious for you and give you the support you need to develop your career, your way.
Importantly, we will give you the space and flexibility for your life outside work too.
Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team and business.
That’s what sets us apart.
Our offer
We offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home.
This includes a flexible working framework, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday.
We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health including onsite yoga classes and a gym at our head office, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access for you and up to five friends to the ‘Calm’ Mindfulness App.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including fundraising initiatives through the Ashfords Foundation and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.
Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements?
At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential. Even if your skills and experience aren’t a perfect match, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.
For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alison Board, Talent Attraction Assistant, on 01392 333663 or via email a.board@ashfords.co.uk.
Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
