Security Receptionist

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Corporate Security Receptionist for a government client in Westminster. The role requires a valid SIA Licence and over 1 year of experience in a corporate security environment. The successful candidate will manage calls and emails, greet visitors, and collaborate with the security team during incidents. Competitive pay rate of £14.17 per hour and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

19.6 days leave per year

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance benefit

Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal

Contributory Healthcare Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Discount Schemes

Progression, training & development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Free uniform provided

On-site gym and multi-faith prayer facilities

Qualifications

• Age 18 or over.
• Hold a valid Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence.
• Over 1 year of experience in security, preferably in a corporate security environment.

Responsibilities

• Answering internal and external calls.
• Responding to internal and external emails.
• Liaising with the customer.
• Greeting visitors.
• Issuing passes and ID cards.
• Collaborating with the on-site security team during security breaches.
• Reporting any incidents on site.
• Handling escalation of issues or queries.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service orientation

Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office platforms

Job description

Great opportunity to work as a corporate Security Receptionist for a government client in Westminster.

Contract Information

• Pay Rate – £14.17 per hour
• Hours – 42 per week (on average)
• Shift Pattern – 4 on, 4 off; flexibility required Monday to Sunday for day and night shifts
• SIA – Security Guarding or Door Supervisor License required
• Experience – Over 1 year in security, preferably in a corporate security environment
• SC Clearance – will be required; will be assessed during telephone interview

Your Time at Work

• Answering internal and external calls
• Responding to internal and external emails
• Liaising with the customer
• Greeting visitors
• Issuing passes and ID cards
• Collaborating with the on‑site security team during security breaches
• Reporting any incidents on site
• Handling escalation of issues or queries

Our Perfect Worker

• Age 18 or over
• Hold a valid Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office platforms

Key Information and Benefits

• Pay Rate of £14.17
• 19.6 days leave per year
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided
• On‑site gym and multi‑faith prayer facilities

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About Staffline

Staffline is partnering with G4S to provide a recruitment solution for security roles.

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