We are looking for a Corporate Receptionist to join Rapport and be part of one of our innovative and creative Front of House teams at one of our most prestigious client sites in London.
You will play a crucial role in making a client''s arrival journey seamless and memorable through engagement and innovation.
This is a full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week), working from Monday to Friday on a shift rota basis between 7 AM and 7 PM, with flexibility to cover evening functions.
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Main responsibilitiesProviding excellent service to clients and customers, ensuring all duties are carried out to the highest standardMaking the client''s arrival journey seamless and memorable through engagement and innovationAdhering to the Rapport standards when acknowledging and greeting internal and external clients, guests, and visitorsWelcoming and escorting guests to meeting rooms, taking coats and luggage as requiredProactively dealing with enquiries and requests in person, via the telephone or email, in a timely and professional mannerMaintaining the necessary awareness of building facilities to advise and direct guests appropriately.Assisting with separate registration desks for functions and all aspects of event preparation through to successful delivery as requiredWorking collectively with service partners to achieve a one team approach
The ideal candidate willShare our Rapport values:
Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall and Stronger TogetherBe welcoming, energetic, highly organised with a keen eye for detail, excellent in planning, confident, passionate about service and innovationHave excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of the team and create rapport with key stakeholdersPossess the ability to create positive and lasting relationships with colleagues and clients alikeDisplay operational effectiveness and ensure all standards are adhered toIdeally have at least 1 year of customer service experience within a 5* development or corporate background
Some of our benefits include:Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your groceries with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury''s, Morrisons and other major brandsA wide range of offers dedicated to improving your personal finances for a more secure future, including life assurance coverRegular emails filled with the best discounts and savings availableReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsFinancial rewards - for recommending your friends and family and/or even when you bring new business to us (legitimate qualified sales leads)Contributory pension schemeAccess to wellness programs to promote the mental health and well-being of our AmbassadorsEmployee Assistance Program to guide and support our team membersQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsLearning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development and growthWOW Awards to celebrate our brilliant Ambassadors nominated for their exceptional service by our guests and clientsOne Paid Day for Charity Work
Why Rapport?
Our people come first, and we are committed to developing you and offering a number of fantastic professional and personal development opportunities. We have a suite of over 50 training workshops and a number of Leadership programmes to support you with your development and career progression within Rapport.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and inclusion within the workplace, and we celebrate everyone''s differences and diverse backgrounds. We have created a number of Employee Networks as part of our "Be Yourself at Rapport" programme, to create a safe space for our Ambassadors to connect and collaborate, ensuring we champion diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
Our Ambassadors'' mental and physical wellbeing is very important to us, and we continue to have a real focus on providing the varied support and initiatives for our teams to get involved in.
Rapport is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we have a number of partnerships with external organisations providing job opportunities within the company for people with special educational needs and disabilities.
About the Company
Rapport is an award winning, specialist company that provides corporate organisations with a range of fully managed front and back of house guest services. Our tailored services are provided to clients in all major cities in the UK and Ireland and in key locations in the US and Hong Kong.
We are very proud to count some of the UK''s most forward-thinking, blue-chip companies as our clients, from small boutique firms to large multi-site international corporations, all with a common goal to provide excellent Customer Service.
Our most prestigious awards include:In the 2021 ''Best Companies to work for'' awards, Rapport was recognised as being the Best Company to Work for in the U.K. Business Services Sector, Rapport was recognised as the second Best (Large) Company to Work for in the UK and third Best Company to Work for in London (all categories and company sizes).We were awarded three stars from ''Best Companies'', their ultimate accolade, in 2021 signifying a ''World Class'' company.Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality in 2021 winner.Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at HR in Hospitality Awards 2019
Rapport is a part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, a FTSE 100 company. Please visit our website, www.rapportservice.com, for further information and before applying to learn more about Rapport and our clients.
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