Workplace Host/Receptionist

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking a Workplace Host/Receptionist in London. This role requires ownership of office areas to ensure a top-notch workplace experience, greeting clients, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of relevant experience in customer service or hospitality. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience preferred, especially in Front Desk, Hospitality or Customer Service roles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and large groups.
• Experience in facilities management beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of office floors to ensure a positive workplace experience.
• Greet clients and manage guest registration.
• Maintain reception area and common spaces.
• Provide general administrative support including mail services and event management.
• Assist in onboarding processes for new employees.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service experience

Job description

Workplace Host/Receptionist

Job ID: 215522

Posted: 07-Apr-2025

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Administrative

Location(s): London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Workplace Host/Receptionist

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Workplace Experience Host to join the team located in London.

Role Summary

• Ownership of office floors and the surrounding areas to ensure the best workplace experience is met each day

• Greets employees and announces clients, applicants, and visitors. Conducts guest registration through badging software. Arranges escorts as needed. Issues visitor passes and validates parking

• Maintains neat appearance reception area, conference rooms café and other common areas. Requests building and housekeeping services as needed. Periodically inspects common area equipment to ensure good operating condition.Arranges equipment service as needed.

• Assists the Workplace Experience Team and CBRE community with general administrative support including all mail services, event management, desk booking, bike locker management, etc.Requests building and/or equipment services as needed.

• Assists with the CBRE community on-boarding process, including new employee orientation, training, equipment and software ordering – workflow assistance and welcoming procedures and first day orientation management.

• Collaborate with IT, Maintenance, Cleaning, Helpdesk teams to ensure that issues are proactively reported and addressed in line with procedures.

• Full JD can be provided upon application.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 1 - 2 years related experience (e.g. Front Desk, Concierge, Hospitality, Room Management, or Customer Service roles) is preferred.

• Advanced communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

• Experience in facilities management and/or dealing with suppliers/contractors beneficial.

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)