Office Host

March Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

March Recruitment is seeking an Office Host to join our Front of House team in Reading. You will welcome clients, prepare meeting rooms and hospitality, and support events to ensure a professional, friendly environment.

This permanent role offers Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm, a salary of £29,000 per annum, and the chance to help maintain high service standards across the office.

As part of the Front of House team, you'll uphold a polished, discreet, and client-focused approach in a busy office.

Qualifications

• Front-of-house or reception experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Professional, approachable and polished demeanor.
• Ability to stay organised and calm in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist clients and visitors, providing a professional front-of-house experience.
• Prepare and maintain meeting rooms, refreshments and hospitality services.
• Support internal meetings, events and client functions.
• Ensure reception, shared spaces and client areas are clean, organised and well-stocked.
• Assist with new starter setups, workstation moves and general office coordination.
• Carry out routine checks of office equipment and report any issues.
• Manage post, couriers, stationery supplies and other office administration tasks.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Reception duties

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Team player

Job description

Office Host

Location: Reading

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:30pm

Our client is seeking a professional and customer-focused Office Host to join their Front of House team. As the face of the business, you will create a welcoming and professional environment for clients, visitors and colleagues, ensuring exceptional service and high standards across the office at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist clients and visitors, providing a professional front-of-house experience.


• Prepare and maintain meeting rooms, refreshments and hospitality services.


• Support internal meetings, events and client functions.


• Ensure reception, shared spaces and client areas are clean, organised and well-stocked.


• Assist with new starter setups, workstation moves and general office coordination.


• Carry out routine checks of office equipment and report any issues.


• Manage post, couriers, stationery supplies and other office administration tasks.

Key Attributes

• Previous experience in a front-of-house, hospitality, reception or customer service role.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Professional, polished and approachable manner.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.


• Ability to remain calm and organised in a busy environment.


• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information.


• Proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.


• Comfortable in a hands-on, active role and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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