Overview
Receptionist – London
Company Description
Portico is defined by our unique culture – One that rewards hard work and dedication, empowers people to grow, with the belief that work should be fun and engaging!
Our family is made up of many different people. We embrace diversity and believe in treating everyone equally to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities to grow, develop and progress in their careers.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist (Customer Experience Host) to join the Portico family at an iconic multi tenanted building based in the heart of the City!
The Customer Experience Hosts look after the staff and visitors of all floors in the building, taking pride in ensuring that the highest level of customer service is provided to everyone.
Hosting in the lobby and managing the reception entrance, the team provide a friendly greeting and access to the building whilst adhering to tenant protocols. They preserve professionalism whilst communicating and work closely with other service providers to ensure that high standards are consistently maintained.
This role is highly visible, and key to the Customer Experience Host’s success will be to maintain strong relationships and standards with clients, tenants and the team onsite.
The role includes administrative duties and requires adherence to company standards and emergency procedures. You must have a diligent awareness of security, paying attention to the detail, and show high levels of adaptability to effectively meet the varying needs within the building.
Shift pattern: 21 hours per week with shifts between 8am-3pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Salary: £15,195 per annum
Please note that this is a 1 year Maternity cover contract.
Qualifications
Previous experience of working within a high-end customer service role is essential, preferably within a 5* hotel or corporate environment.
This role is for someone who is flexible, proactive, and with a positive attitude. They will have immaculate personal presentation with a genuine smile and approachable manner.
We require someone who easily engages in conversation and develops rapport with both clients and colleagues at all levels of the business. Strong communications skills are also required for this role, as well as high levels of professionalism.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Pension contributions,
- Life insurance
- Enhanced annual leave
- Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
- Thank you voucher scheme.
- 24-hour personal helpline for employees, providing counselling & information services.
- Access to Choices, our discounts and benefits platform which offers you fabulous savings for thousands of high street retailers, hotels, cinemas and many more.
- Our Training Academy provides excellent training and development opportunities for our people.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
