Receptionist

Guarding UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reception service provider in London is looking for a Corporate Receptionist to manage front desk operations and deliver exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for maintaining health and safety standards and supporting building management. This full-time role requires a confident individual with experience in customer service and a passion for continuous learning. Competitive salary offered, with benefits like a Ride to Work Scheme and Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits

Ride to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union

Employee of the Month/Year

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist or in customer service.
• Professional appearance and confidence at all times.
• Ability to manage and respond to difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular patrols of the building.
• Manage the fire alarm panel and other control panels.
• Greet visitors with excellent customer service.
• Ensure cleaning and health and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Intermediate computer literacy

Oral and written communication skills

Job description

Job Advert

Job title - Corporate Receptionist

Location – London

Department - RUK

Job type - Full time

Hours - Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:00)

Salary - £15.33 per hour

Closing date: 26/11/2025

Would you like to join our fast-growing friendly team, to use your outstanding customer service skills in providing exceptional corporate reception services?

If you are committed to delivering a high level of performance Reception UK would love to hear from you. Reception UK is an established reception and concierge service, and our people believe first impressions count and we take great pride in being known for our attention to details and service excellence. Our vision is to create a reception/concierge service that’s unique, bespoke and tailored to our clients’ requirements with a focus on superb customer service.

One of our prestigious buildings in Victoria, London, requires an exceptional Corporate Receptionist. You would be expected to be able to work independently and take charge of any building issues, with the long-term scope of progressing into more building management duties. Presenting and providing the best-in-class customer service and front of house management skills. Professionalism is key!

Daily Duties include:

• Carry out regular patrols of the building to check for any problems, and report any faults to the relevant personnel.
• Manage the fire alarm panel and other control panels in the building.
• Ensure cleaning standards are maintained and report any cleaning issues to the client.
• Ensure that all visitors are greeted with excellent customer service and visitor procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure the health and safety of the building is maintained.
• Ensure meter readings are taken on a monthly basis.
• Manage and distribute post upon receipt.
• Log maintenance jobs for necessary works to be completed.
• Ensure site manuals and procedures are regularly checked and updated.
• Directing all visitors to correct floors.
• Ensure the reception desk runs effectively.
• Actions and responds to email instructions.

Individual requirements:

• Experience as a receptionist or in customer service
• Experience within a corporate environment
• Professional presented, self-confident and smartly dressed at all times.
• Good health and safety knowledge
• Understands the importance of, and has great, attention to detail.
• Good intermediate computer literacy
• Good oral and written English with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Able to remain calm and effectively manage and respond to difficult people or situations.
• Desire to learn more about how a building runs and a passion for development, as this role will eventually take on more building management duties.

Employee Benefits

RUK take pride in offering benefits that promote health and well-being.

• Ride to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union
• Employee of the Month/Year

RUKis an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. We believe that a diverse talented workforce nurtures excellence and makes us a great place to work, where individuality and inclusivity are celebrated.

We reserve the right to stop taking applications when we have had a suitable amount of responses.