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.
Portico have an outstanding opportunity available for a Receptionist (Regional Guest Services Ambassador) to join our brand-new team based at the Reading offices of a global consultancy firm.
We take great pride in being the service partner selected to deliver an intuitive service, with careful planning and faultless standards. Our reception team have a special can-do, flexible approach and relish the opportunity to keep raising the bar, exceeding expectations at every opportunity.
The new Receptionist will join a small team on a full-time basis and will play a key role in several areas, based around the meet and greet provided to the firm’s staff and visitors, office support, and the management and facilitation of meeting rooms, including elements of hospitality. They will anticipate client needs, following up each time to ensure expectations are exceeded with every interaction.
As this is a new contract for Portico, there will undoubtably be room for the team to identify innovative and efficient ways to add value to our services, upholding and improving on the already world class offering provided by the team. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of something special!
Hours: 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7am-6pm, from Monday to Friday
Salary: £31,500 per annum
To join the team, you will be a friendly and positive team player, with strong organisation and communication skills.
A high level of personal presentation and a proactive approach will be valuable for our new Receptionist, as well as the natural desire to take ownership of tasks and solve problems.
A customer-focused approach is imperative for this role, so the successful candidate will have some experience in delivering a top end level of customer service, within an environment that has extremely high expectations.
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.
Skills Required
- Friendly and positive team player
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- High level of personal presentation
- Proactive approach to work
- Ability to take ownership of tasks and solve problems
- Customer-focused approach
- Experience delivering a high level of customer service in an environment with extremely high expectations
WSH Group Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous in many postings, including birthday leave, volunteering days, and additional family-related occasions. These options are frequently highlighted alongside standard holiday allowances.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental provisions are described as enhanced, with extended maternity and secondary-carer leave noted across multiple roles. Some roles also reference grandparent leave and wedding or commitment leave as added support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as employee assistance programs, counselling, and discounts are commonly advertised. Practical perks like free meals on shift, cycle-to-work, and retail savings are also cited as valuable additions.
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What We Do
WSH Group Ltd. offers contract catering services and operates food services for business and industrial locations throughout the United Kingdom, standing at the forefront of the hospitality sector.
