Corporate Receptionist

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle in Derby is seeking a Corporate Receptionist for a 3 month fixed term contract. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and employees, manage the switchboard, and ensure a smooth front-of-house operation at Moor Lane.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You will support facilities operations, handle room bookings, security passes, and contribute to a professional, welcoming

Qualifications

• Essential attributes include being flexible and proactive.
• Passionate about exceptional customer service.
• Experience in Front of House or Reception, ideally in corporate or 5-star hotel environments.
• Ability to build positive relations with colleagues, guests and clients.
• Able to interact with all levels, including Senior Executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional levels of customer service.
• Act as meet and greet in the main reception.
• Ensure all visitors are recorded and security passes issued.
• Work to standard operating procedures across Corporate facilities.
• Manage switchboard calls and direct inquiries efficiently.
• Process room bookings and video conference requests; provide support docs.
• Produce monthly statistics of utilisation.
• Support Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Process mail and courier items; manage stationery supplies.
• Raise work requests for maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Front of House

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word & Excel

AV & IT systems

Job description

Company Overview

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Whether you're got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Corporate Receptionist - Fixed Term Contract Location: Moor Lane, Derby Contract Type: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 16hrs. (Wed & Thurs 7am -12.30 / Friday 7am – 12.00)

About JLL

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Role Purpose

This is a 3 month fixed term contract position to provide essential sickness cover at our Derby - Moor Lane site. We are seeking a highly self-motivated and passionate team player with great attention to detail. The key focus for this role will be to create a single and visual point of contact for client visitors and employees and to act as the primary interface between the internal operations of stakeholders and our client Rolls-Royce at Moor Lane. You will provide services to the highest possible standards as well as represent the client and JLL values in appearance, presentation and manners. You will take ownership and manage the front of house experience, help orient and settle new and visiting staff, and support the facilities management team in providing a great workplace experience. You will also provide the necessary support for business-related events and community-based initiatives. In this role, you will bring your people-focused skills including strong stakeholder management and relationship building, continuous engagement and communications, as well as your ability to proactively support the needs of our staff, clients and business partners. Your ability to proactively resolve queries and issues will be the cornerstone to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional levels of customer service
• Act as meet and greet in the main reception
• Ensure all visitors are recorded onto site and issue security passes to external guests/contractors.
• Work to a standard set of operating procedures and processes implemented across Corporate facilities
• Manage switchboard calls, directing enquiries efficiently and professionally to the appropriate departments or individuals
• Process room booking and video conference requests and issue support documentation to relevant departments
• Produce monthly statistics of utilisation
• Process guest WIFI user requests via the online system
• Support Emergency Evacuation procedures – responsible for taking the lead in the management of Emergency Evacuations
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and courier items
• Manage the site stationery supplies
• Raise work requests through our system for maintenance and cleaning
• Manage bookings for visitor car parking spaces for the facility
• Carry out basic administration tasks to support the business
• Support the review of procedures and processes
• Ensure that performance is compliant with agreed SLA
• Ensure all meeting spaces are set to a defined standard
• Ensure all customer requests are dealt with efficiently and effectively

Person Specification

• Essential Attributes
• Flexible and proactive
• Passionate about exceptional customer service
• Experienced in Front of House or Reception ideally gained within a corporate or 5 Star hotel environment
• Ability to build positive relations with colleagues, guests and clients
• Able to interact with all levels of personnel, including Senior Executives within the client organisation
• Able to work off their own initiative and with minimal direction
• Confidently able to manage emergency situations and make decisions as required
• Strong team player with a commitment to support their colleagues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptionally organised and skilled in multi-tasking
• High attention to detail

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software
• An understanding of Audio Visual and IT systems and the ability to explain this accurately to customers
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook E-mail)
• A clear understanding of Health & Safety practices

Customer focused with the ability to build positive relationships Clear, strong and confident communication skills Team player with a "can do" attitude

At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams, reflecting the diversity of the UK.

If you're ready to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on your journey toward success as a Corporate Receptionist, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact

Location: Moor Lane, Derby

Location: On-site –Derby, GBR

Contract Type: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 16hrs. (Wed & Thurs 7am -12.30 / Friday 7am – 12.00)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.