--- title: 'Front of House Receptionist at Foot Anstey LLP' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/front-of-house-receptionist-foot-anstey-llp-belfast-rbf0pcx8f7en' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Front of House Receptionist at Foot Anstey LLP - **Company:** Foot Anstey LLP - **Location:** Belfast, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/footanstey/jobs/8736581002 ## Job description Job Title: Front of House Receptionist Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. - We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies. ________________________________________ - Role: Front of House Receptionist - Team: Business Services – Foot Anstey NI - Location: Belfast (office based) - Working Pattern: Full time - Why this role matters: This is a pivotal opportunity supporting the business with first class front of house support. ________________________________________ We’re looking for a confident, professional Front of House Receptionist to support the day‑to‑day running of the Client Suite of our Leading UK Law firm. If you have sound judgement skills, professional approach to customer service, some administrative experience, and can manage challenging situations calmly and diplomatically, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be the first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues, helping to create an exceptional, well‑organised and welcoming experience with each interaction, while maintaining a discreet awareness of security and client wellbeing. The role involves physical tasks, such as setting up meeting rooms and rearrangement of meeting room tables and chairs. ________________________________________ ## What you’ll do Your main responsibilities will include: - Welcoming clients and visitors and overseeing access to the office - Handling challenging situations calmly and professionally - Managing administrative tasks, including meeting room bookings - Setting up and clearing meeting rooms and event spaces - Completing daily Health & Safety checks and supporting emergency procedures - Recording accidents, incidents, and near‑misses accurately - Supporting the delivery of food, beverage, and event services within the client suite - Acting as Fire Marshal and First Aider (training and certification provided) ________________________________________ ## What we’re looking for We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment along with: - Experience in a similar role (legal or professional services experience is desirable) - Highly professional communication and customer‑service skills - Confidence using Microsoft Office - A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to remain calm under pressure - An awareness of workplace security and access control, delivered in a professional and customer-friendly manner - A valid SIA Supervisor or Security Guarding licence, or willingness to obtain (training and certification provided) - Food Hygiene Level 3, or willingness to attain (training and certification provided) ________________________________________ Join a seriously ambitious firm At Foot Anstey NI we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out: - An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. - A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. - A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. - A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. - Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals. - In June 2025 McKees joined forces with Foot Anstey enabling us to better support our clients and create more opportunities for our employees. ________________________________________ Progressive benefits tailored to you We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including: - Competitive salary. - Enhanced parental leave policies. - Health and wellbeing initiatives. - Find out more about our benefits and work environment here [Life at Foot Anstey | Foot Anstey](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/) ________________________________________ Ready to apply? Hit the “Apply Now” button. - Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. - Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome. - Invited for interview? - With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. - We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have. - If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know. Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary. ## About Foot Anstey LLP ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Foot Anstey is a UK national law firm that provides legal and business advice across multiple sectors, aiming to become its clients’ most trusted adviser. - **Entity Type**: Private (Limited Liability Partnership) - **Headquarters**: Exeter, United Kingdom (with additional offices in Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, and London) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Legal services, with sector specialisms including Energy & Infrastructure, Islamic Finance, Private Equity, Developer, and Employment. - Target customers: B2B – enterprises, developers, financial institutions, private equity firms, and other commercial clients. - Mission or purpose statement: “Powering ambition” – helping clients and people achieve what’s important to them. ## Products & Services - **Energy & Infrastructure Advisory**: Legal counsel for energy projects, infrastructure development, and regulatory matters. - **Developer Services**: Support for property developers, including planning, commercial property, and construction law. - **Islamic Finance**: Specialised advice on Sharia-compliant finance structures and transactions. - **Private Equity**: Legal services for private equity deals, fund formation, and M&A. - **Employment Law**: Advice on employment contracts, disputes, and HR matters. - **Commercial Property**: Transactions, leasing, and property management legal support. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private LLP) - **Key Metric**: Not disclosed – the firm has grown organically over the past decade without mergers, and in May 2023 set out an ambitious four-year strategy to scale further. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (partner-owned). Partners include Martin Hirst (Managing Partner), Karen Bates (Partner & Chair of Board), Felix Hebblethwaite (CFO), Stephen Arnold (Chief Client Officer), and others. - **Growth Signals**: Organic growth trajectory; launched a new four-year strategy in 2023; expanded offices; invested in culture and benefits (e.g., fertility health partnership with Fertifa). ## Competitive Advantages - **Organic growth**: Has maintained a strong, consistent culture and client focus by growing organically rather than through mergers. - **Sector-focused advisers**: Deep understanding of specific industries (Energy, Islamic Finance, Private Equity, etc.) providing tailored advice. - **“Refreshingly human” culture**: Emphasis on collaboration, trust, and support, which attracts and retains talent and builds long-term client relationships. ## Strategic Focus - Current priorities: Execution of the four-year strategy announced in May 2023 to evolve and scale the firm, while preserving its culture and sector expertise. - Ongoing investment in people, innovation, and responsible business practices (sustainability, diversity & inclusion). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “seriously ambitious” yet “refreshingly human” – collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. New joiners often highlight the friendliness and real support from day one. - **Flexibility**: Hybrid working model (not explicitly stated but implied by roles in multiple offices). Dog-friendly offices, flexible hours, and the option to buy/sell holiday. - **Benefits (from [footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/))**: - *Parental leave*: 6 months fully paid for primary and secondary carers. - *Fertility & hormonal health*: Up to £15,000 lifetime funding via Fertifa for all employees. - *Sabbatical*: 4 weeks fully paid every 5 years, with additional spending money. - *Private medical insurance* (fully funded) and digital GP access. - *Pension*: 5% employer contribution (when employee contributes 3%). - *Holiday*: 28 days + option to buy up to 5 extra days. - *Volunteering*: 2 paid days per year. - *Emergency back-up care*: 10 funded days for child/elder care. - *Life assurance*: 5x salary. - *Wellness*: Yoga, massages, Pilates, eye tests, flu vaccines. - **Development**: Strong career paths for lawyers, early careers (traineeships, apprenticeships), and business professionals with real scope to innovate. ## Sources 1. [footanstey.com – Homepage](https://www.footanstey.com/) 2. [footanstey.com – Careers](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/) 3. [footanstey.com – About Us](https://www.footanstey.com/about/) 4. [footanstey.com – Culture](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-culture/) 5. 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