Receptionist at LAH Property Marketing

Reading, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

30250.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reception Management, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Event Planning, Administrative Support, Building Management, Community Engagement, Problem Solving, Social Media Familiarity, Graphic Design Tools, Facilities Management

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Receptionist Department: Front of House Employment Type: Full Time Location: Reading Compensation: £30,250 / year Description Receptionist – Reading £30,250 PA We have an exciting opportunity for a corporate receptionist to take full ownership of the front of house services at an office building in central Reading, working Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm. You will genuinely enjoy hosting and excel at building positive relationships to enhance the front of house experience. With your creative flair, you will plan and organise pop ups and events to help create a welcoming, community focused atmosphere for everyone in the building. You should be well presented with proven relevant experience and confident to take ownership of this busy and varied role. Hours & Salary Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm - £30,250 per annum Key Responsibilities Reception Management Set up and maintain a welcoming, professional reception area that reflects the expectations of both clients and tenants Greet and manage all visitors, becoming the friendly and familiar face of the building Represent the developer or landlord in a knowledgeable and professional manner Oversee all deliveries, including couriers and post Provide general administrative support as required Submit weekly reports on site activity, where necessary General Building Management Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, agents, and contractors Ensure the reception area is consistently presented to the highest standard Liaise with the off site building manager to ensure contractor works are carried out efficiently Identify and report issues promptly, following through to resolution Develop strong working relationships with the local letting agents and support them by ensuring any vacant office space is kept pristine in preparation for viewings Take a proactive, solution-focused approach to day-to-day challenges Tenant Experience & Community Engagement Produce a comprehensive local amenities guide and develop in-depth knowledge of the surrounding area Create and circulate an engaging monthly tenant newsletter Research and implement added-value services (with client approval) such as car valeting, dry cleaning, fitness memberships, professional networking, and sustainability initiatives Negotiate tenant discounts or complimentary offers with local shops, restaurants, and gyms (subject to client approval) Organise and support promotional activities, such as pop-up markets and seasonal events (e.g. summer and Christmas functions), supporting local businesses wherever possible Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experience in a front-of-house, hospitality, or corporate reception role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Confident using PCs, with the ability to learn new software quickly Familiarity with social media platforms Event planning and coordination skills Desirable: Experience using Canva or other graphic design tools Advantageous: Understanding of building operations and facilities management Benefits Contributory pension scheme / life assurance 24 / 7 access to a virtual GP for you and your family Wellbeing resources: digital gym, nutrition planning, wellbeing podcast Financial and legal information support Discounts and deals across multiple businesses Referral programme LAH training academy

Responsibilities

The receptionist will manage the front of house services, ensuring a welcoming and professional reception area. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, overseeing deliveries, and providing administrative support.