Receptionist

Walgreens Boots Alliance; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Boots Alliance, a prominent player in healthcare and retail, seeks a receptionist for its London office. In this role, you will provide exceptional service to visitors and support internal teams, creating a welcoming environment in a collaborative workplace. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and possess strong customer service skills, able to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a customer facing or customer service role within a corporate environment.
• Enthusiastic, positive, resourceful, and resilient.
• Ability to work under pressure and build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class service to clients visiting the office.
• Dealing with enquiries and requests in a timely manner.
• Monitor cleanliness of areas and ensure presentability at all times.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is a global leader in healthcare and retail, committed to helping people live healthier, happier lives. Our London office is a key part of our international operations, and we're proud of our collaborative, purpose-driven culture. As a receptionist within the UK Facilities department, you'll be the friendly face of WBA — welcoming guests, supporting teams, and setting the tone for a professional, people-first environment. It’s a great opportunity to join a respected global company that values integrity, care, and community.

Key responsibilities

• Being the first point of contact for internal and external clients visiting the office, providing them with a first class service during their time
• Proactively deal with enquiries and requests in person, via the telephone or email, in a timely and professional manner.
• Continually develop client knowledge and be knowledgeable about key Senior Executives and stakeholders
• Assist with ad hoc requests as required.
• Report all maintenance faults/hazards and cleaning requests to the appropriate helpdesk. Monitor progress to ensure issues are promptly rectified. Escalate to the Facilities Co-Ordinator matters which are not rectified in a timely manner.
• Complete Reception checklists at the start and throughout the day as specified.
• Schedule internal and external colleague desk allocation.
• Check rooms and Reception are set up correctly according to the SOP Manual.
• Monitor cleanliness of all areas and take action if required.
• Ensure all areas of responsibility are presentable at all times

Key skills

• Demonstrable experience in a customer facing or customer service role within a corporate environment
• Committed to the delivery of high-level customer service, enthusiastic, positive, resourceful and resilient
• Independent, able to work and make decisions with a minimum of supervision and/or guidance
• Displays a team work ethic
• Proven communication and influencing skills with the ability to gain acceptance at all levels of management and external suppliers
• Ability to work under pressure within environment of executive level and demands.
• Ability to build professional and positive relationship with the team and key stakeholders.