Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We're currently recruiting maternity cover for one year for our friendly Reception to provide first-class service for our corporate client in the Farnborough area.
As a receptionist, you will work in a welcoming team to ensure that all staff and visitors are greeted and dealt with in a warm and efficient manner, work efficiently to maximise customer satisfaction and maintain standards of operation.
In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.
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Your key responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming visitors and ensuring a seamless and personal guest journey
- Acting upon all requests that visitors might have in an efficient, friendly and timely manner
- Handling external/internal calls and emails in a professional manner
- Liaising with other departments to ensure efficient communication and guest service, and creating a 'one team' approach to delighting your visitors
- Security management of programming passes for visitors
- Working on the Facilities help desk logging tickets for any issues, answering emails and booking meeting rooms
- Carry out reception duties in line with the checklists, ensuring these are completed and signed off daily.
- To be fully aware of the Accident Reporting Procedure, Maintenance Fault Procedure and Fire Policy.
- Co-ordinate all hospitality bookings with catering and admin teams.
- To ensure the accuracy of all information and respect its confidentiality.
- Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by your management team.
- Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
The opportunity offers
- 5 days a week 07:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
- Free parking
- Free uniform
- Professional and dynamic working environment
Our ideal Receptionist will:
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess fantastic organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Be competent in using PCs, Microsoft Office, and general office equipment
- Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Be an excellent team player
- Have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships
- Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
- Experience in corporate hospitality an advantage.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/2405/98539001/52569930/BU
Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Compass Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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