Facilities Assistant

Shakespeare Martineau is a law firm with big ambitions for both our clients and our people. We are one firm of original thinkers, inspired to create an outstanding future for our clients, our people and our community. 

Working with organisations of all sizes our team delivers a broad range of specialist legal services, and has particular expertise across sectors including but not limited to; energy, education, banking & financial services, investment funds and advanced manufacturing.  

Our vision is to be the outstanding legal force in our specialist sectors and markets. Our people are renowned for their flair and individuality.  We recruit people who have a blend of excellent technical and business skills with the talent to do things differently.

We firmly believe that people and spirit are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment is to help all our people fulfil their careers and ambitions and we strive to create an environment where each individual can understand and then achieve their full potential. Great performance for us is a blend of excellent technical and business skills and the talent and drive to do things differently.

The role:

The role is to provide a first class facilities service to the staff and partners of the firm and also to provide cover for reception when required.

The key duties include:

• processing all  incoming and outgoing mail
• collecting and distributing internal correspondence throughout the business
• maintenance of stationery levels
• providing photocopying, scanning, printing and binding support for our legal teams
• assisting with the preparation and layout of meeting rooms
• organisation of catering for meetings
• ad hoc facilities duties as required
• reception duties
• telephony when covering reception duties

Working hours are on a flexible shift basis covering 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday, working 37 hours in total per week.

The successful candidate will have:

• professional presentation, excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• a willingness to learn and a passion to provide a great service every time
• the ability to prioritise workload in a frequently changing environment
• flexibility to work between the hours of 8am and 6pm

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.