Receptionist London, England
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist (Welcome Host) for our front of house operation at one of the most revered business schools in the world.
Based in central London, The Welcome team will be there to provide a friendly face and a helping hand for the students, employees and visitors. General duties include providing information, responsibility for contractors and keys, redirecting calls through a switchboard, assisting with in house events and dealing with ad-hoc requests.
Shifts: 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 7am-7pm – 5/7 days
Applicants must have a proven track record in delivering outstanding 5-star service within either a customer service, corporate or hospitality environment.
We are looking for individuals who excel when dealing with people and for whom, no request is too much.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Pension.
- Life insurance.
- Enhanced annual leave.
- Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme.
- Thank you voucher scheme.
- 24-hour confidential helpline for employees, providing counselling & information services.
- Access to our discounts and benefits platform which offers you fabulous savings for thousands of high street retailers, hotels, cinemas and many more.
- Award winning Training Academy that provides excellent training and development opportunities for our people.
- Eyecare scheme
Who is Portico?
Portico are experienced in all guest services including reception, concierge, client meeting rooms and events, switchboard, helpdesk, agile working and other ‘soft’ services.
Aimed primarily at the business and industry, residential and property sectors we have over 15 years of experience managing, mobilising, and enhancing client guest services throughout the UK & Ireland. We have built our relationships and reputation on providing impeccable client services through the development of our people and the support of our operational teams.
Why Portico?
Portico is defined by our unique culture – One that rewards hard work and commitment, empowers people to grow, with the belief that work should be fun and engaging!
Our family is made up of all kinds of people. We embrace diversity and believe in treating everyone equally to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities to grow, develop and progress in our careers. We are one vibrant community and love to get together and celebrate our success.
Our people are customer service superheroes! With a passion to serve and help people within the most prestigious environments, you will often encounter them in landmark buildings where they will be greeting visitors with a genuine smile and offering help to anyone in need.
At Portico hard work and commitment are never overlooked. We provide every team member with the very best coaching, encouragement, support, and training to flourish and reach their full potential. Our recognition programmes focus on an impromptu ‘thank you’ scheme, the Annual Portico People Awards and long service awards.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 807T
