Corporate Receptionist - 24 hours (FTC)

Rapport Guest Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Pension scheme

Wellbeing program

Learning & development

WOW Awards

Paid day off

Job summary

Rapport Guest Services is seeking a Corporate Receptionist to join our City of London team, based near Fenchurch Street. The role is part-time (24 hours per week) on a 1-year FTC, with duties including greeting guests, handling enquiries, and coordinating meeting rooms and AV. A friendly, professional front-of-house presence is essential.

You will thrive in a collaborative environment, delivering exceptional service and maintaining high standards of professionalism in a dynamic corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Front-of-house experience in corporate or hospitality settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with a welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to manage front-desk tasks, calls, and basic admin duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide a warm welcome, guiding them to meeting areas.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests with personalised service.
• Manage meeting room bookings and coordinate AV/catering when needed.
• Handle incoming calls and direct to appropriate teams.
• Provide administrative support to front-of-house operations.

Skills

Customer service

Reception experience

Professional communication

Job description

Join our Rapport team as a Corporate Receptionist, based at a prestigious British multinational risk management, insurance brokerage and advisory firm, located in the vibrant heart of the City of London near Fenchurch Street. This is your chance to be the welcoming face of a dynamic workplace, where every interaction matters and first impressions count.

You will thrive in a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and respect, delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. If you are personable, professional, and enjoy being at the centre of a busy, collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Type of contract: Part-time, 1-year FTC

Hours: 24 per week (Tuesday-Thursday, shift rota basis between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM)

Salary:Up to £19,995 per annum

What will you get?

• Financial freedom: Enjoy exclusive travel and grocery discounts, plus life assurance and cash rewards!
• Secure your future: Benefit from a contributory pension scheme for a stable financial tomorrow.
• Health matters: Access wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and digital GP services for holistic support.
• Thrive personally & professionally: Unlock endless learning and development opportunities to elevate your career!
• Celebrate excellence: Shine a spotlight on outstanding peers with WOW Awards for their exceptional contributions.
• Give back to community: Take one paid day off annually to support a cause you’re passionate about!

Main responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, professional welcome to all guests, creating a positive first impression and escorting them to meeting rooms or other areas of the building.
• Respond proactively to guest enquiries and requests, providing a friendly, efficient and personalised service.
• Manage meeting room bookings, ensuring spaces are prepared and equipped with the necessary audiovisual (AV) technology and resources.
• Work closely with the Events team to coordinate meeting arrangements, including catering requirements.
• Handle incoming internal and external calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate teams or individuals.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of daily front-of-house operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to maintain high service standards and deliver a seamless guest experience.

The ideal candidate will

• Share our Rapport values: Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall and Stronger Together
• Be passionate about delivering exceptional guest service, with a genuine commitment to going the extra mile.
• Have a warm, engaging and approachable personality, with the confidence to build positive relationships with guests, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, maintaining a professional and courteous approach in every interaction.
• Possess strong organisational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Be proactive, adaptable and eager to learn and develop, ideally with previous reception experience in a corporate or hospitality environment.

About us

Rapport Guest Services is a multi-award-winning company, delivering front- and back-of-house guest services for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland, and globally. As part of Compass Group UK&I, we combine people-first culture with exceptional service standards.

We are proud of our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, offering meaningful roles for individuals with additional needs.

Rapport vacancies often attract a high volume of applications, but every application is personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. We take the time to read your application and consider your experience against the requirements of the role, so there is always a person behind the process reviewing your application.

To ensure we can give each candidate and application the attention it deserves, we can only consider one application per candidate at a time. Even if you have applied for multiple vacancies, we will focus on the role that best matches your experience and background. We therefore encourage you to carefully consider which opportunity is the strongest fit for you before applying. Please keep an eye on your inbox, including your junk/spam folder, for updates from our recruitment team.

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• Job Reference rapport/TP/97912/7407/WTDNT