Front of House Receptionist

Tate; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Front of House Receptionist to join their team in central Winchester. In this full-time role, you will be the first point of contact for clients, providing exceptional service and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Responsibilities include answering calls, greeting guests, and coordinating events. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Unrivaled benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Financial Services experience is a bonus, but not essential.
• Professional, approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls promptly and manage caller experiences.
• Welcome visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Inspect meeting rooms and client spaces for cleanliness.
• Manage meeting room bookings and organise catering.
• Support operations with contractors and invoices.
• Carry out administration tasks as required.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent verbal communication

Adaptability

Job description

Front of House Receptionist Winchester £25-£27,000 (DOE)

We are looking for a Front of House Receptionist/Administrator to join this successful business in central Winchester. You will play a pivotal role in the team as the first point of contact for clients and visitors. In this role, you will be the ambassador of the company, delivering an exceptional front‑of‑house service with professionalism and a welcoming touch.

Your day will be varied: answering calls, greeting guests, keeping client areas pristine, and coordinating catering for meetings and events. You will play a key role in ensuring everything runs smoothly and that every visitor leaves with a positive impression.

This is a full‑time, office‑based role, Monday to Friday 9‑5pm and at times 8‑4pm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the voice of the business: answer calls promptly, transfer them efficiently, and leave every caller with a positive experience.
• Create a great first impression: welcome visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Keep things running seamlessly: inspect meeting rooms and client spaces throughout the day to ensure everything is immaculate and fully operational.
• Coordinate with teams: manage meeting room bookings, arrange equipment, and organise catering.
• Bring events to life: act as the go‑to person for in‑house events, liaising with hosts and support teams.
• Stay organised: keep marketing materials and legal notices up to date.
• Support smooth operations: work with Facilities to arrange contractors and manage invoices.
• Administration tasks as and when including diary management and car park rotas.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar role (Financial Services experience is a bonus, but not essential).
• Adaptability, you juggle multiple tasks with ease.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent verbal communication and a professional, approachable manner.

The company offers unrivaled benefits, and this reflects how the company like to make their employees feel valued and rewarded. These will be discussed on application.

Please send your CV in the first instance.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.