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About the Role

This role provides cover for all absences within the Reception Services Department, maintaining a professional presence across various front reception desks. You will deliver exceptional service and create a lasting impression, gaining exposure to diverse buildings, teams, and clients. Flexibility, dependability, and the ability to work independently across multiple London sites (Zones 1-4) at short notice are essential.

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest standards in presentation at all properties are maintained at all times; reception areas must be clean, tidy, welcoming, and to five-star audit standards.
Work across various London locations on a changing rota, with different shift patterns between 07:00–19:00, not exceeding 45 hours per week.
Maintain a very high standard of personal appearance. A courteous, professional, and helpful nature must be displayed at all times. Uniform (if provided) must be clean and presentable.
Follow directions from your Reception Services Line Manager, Building Manager, Supervisor, or RFM.
Adhere to all concierge processes, procedures, and property-specific standards of work.
Build a professional working relationship with staff, tenants, and contractors; act as the first point of contact for all.
Meet and greet all visitors at the reception desk and maintain accurate visitor records.
Contact the relevant tenant before allowing visitors beyond reception, where required.
Promptly assist and direct visitors to their destinations within the building.
Answer telephones and on-site intercom systems in a professional manner.
Maintain and update an accurate reception operations manual, covering all site and tenant-specific processes.
Ensure the reception desk is never left unmanned during building opening hours.
Deal with on-site queries efficiently and professionally; escalate to appropriate third parties where necessary, ensuring the enquirer is informed of next steps and timelines.
Deliver a blended Front of House and hosting service when needed, including meeting room coordination and set-up, managing catering orders, providing basic AV support, lobby hosting, and offering light hospitality (e.g. water, coffee and refreshments), ensuring a seamless and professional occupier and visitor experience at all times.
Sign for deliveries, log all incoming items, and release only upon verified ID and tenant signature.
Acquire working knowledge of each property’s systems to manage operations during team member absences.
Complete all required logs and reports accurately and promptly.
Do not undertake any task that poses a risk to health and safety without suitable training.
Assist staff, occupiers, and visitors in the event of an emergency.
Ensure compliance with all landlord obligations regarding health and safety and fire safety.
Ensure contractors arriving on-site comply with contractor management and site health & safety procedures.
Abide by all company rules, terms, and conditions at all times.

Requirements

Tasks and responsibilities are often unpredictable and varied.
Staff are expected to work in a flexible way and to undertake tasks not specifically covered in this job description as required.
Must be flexible, dependable, and able to work independently across multiple sites in London Zones 1–4, often at short notice.
Punctuality, adaptability, and personal accountability are highly valued.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – confident, warm, and professional in all interactions
Adaptability and resilience – able to adjust quickly to new environments and last-minute changes
Strong organisational skills – capable of managing changing schedules and maintaining accurate records
IT literacy – confident in using Microsoft Outlook, visitor management software, and other site systems
Proven customer service skills – ideally from hospitality, corporate, or reception backgrounds
High level of reliability, punctuality, and personal accountability
A proactive, helpful attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Location

London Zones 1–4

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Not specified

Salary/Compensations

£32,000

Benefits

Extensive training
Exposure to a wide variety of buildings, teams, clients, service standards, opening hours, and occupiers
Benefits Booklet available for more information