Receptionist - Career Growth & Comprehensive Benefits

Sodexo Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Receptionist for our Reading site. This full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) offers a welcoming front-of-house experience and supporting operations across the site.

You will greet visitors, manage calls and inquiries, coordinate meeting room bookings and keep records accurate, while delivering friendly, professional service. The position includes onsite parking and Sodexo's benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within reception, administration, customer service or another customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Create a fantastic first impression by providing a warm, professional and friendly welcome to visitors, clients and colleagues.
• Act as the first point of contact for the site, providing information and assistance to guests throughout their visit.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, directing calls and taking accurate messages when required.
• Manage general enquiries professionally, whether received in person, by telephone or by email.
• Ensure visitors are directed to the correct person, meeting room or department.
• Support visitor access and sign-in procedures, helping to maintain a safe and secure workplace.
• Manage meeting room bookings, appointments and calendars, ensuring information is kept accurate and up to date.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, filing and maintaining records.
• Receive and coordinate post, mail and deliveries as required.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming reception and front-of-house area.
• Work closely with colleagues and other departments to ensure visitors receive a smooth and professional experience.
• Remain calm and professional during busy periods, confidently managing competing priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Provide additional administrative and workplace support when reasonably required.

Skills

Reception experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Receptionist for our Reading site. This full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) offers a welcoming front-of-house experience and supporting operations across the site.

You will greet visitors, manage calls and inquiries, coordinate meeting room bookings and keep records accurate, while delivering friendly, professional service. The position includes onsite parking and Sodexo's benefits package.