Front Of House Receptionist- London 406 - Ward Security Ltd - Victoria

Ward Security provides a security services solutions to all UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more.

Ward security head office is based in Kent but we now operate nationwide and employ over 600 employees. Ward Security recruit, train and reward the very best staff, complemented by the latest technology and communications to ensure the highest levels of security and Client service.

As part of Ward Security continuing growth, we are now looking to recruit a Corporate Receptionist to join our forward thinking company and to join our professional security team within our prestige site based in Queen Victoria Street, London .

The role is responsible for coordinating deliveries, organising travel arrangements for staff, the first person to meet and greet members of the public and staff.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Meet and greet clients and members of the public entering the premises


• To effectively control the access to the client’s premises, examining documentation to ascertain the authenticity and authority to gain access.


• Answering internal and external phone calls, ensuring they are forwarded to the appropriate person


• When required to assist and escort visitors to their destinations within the clients complex.


• Book meeting rooms


• Arrange couriers for internal clients


• Where provided to provide monitoring functions to CCTV and alarm functions. To be aware of the operation of those functions and to respond as required.


• To submit detailed reports on discovery of issues relating to health and safety and crime to the relevant authority either verbally or in report form as required.


• To maintain a log of all visitors, incidents and any other records that may be required by the client.


• To maintain the clients key safe to issue and record all movements of keys within the clients premises.

Successful candidates should be reliable and punctual, possessing:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Excellent organisational skills


• An analytical and methodical approach to problems


• Be able to act quickly and decisively


• Have a good eye for detail and attention to detail


• Ability to use your own initiative as well as part of a team


• Possess a Customer focussed approach


• Initiative and self-motivation


• Excellent organisational and time management skills


• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines


• A high standard of personal presentation


• A “can do” attitude


• Desirable that the a SIA Licence for security guarding or door supervision


• Applicants must hold a five year work or back to school checkable history

In return, we will provide you with guaranteed hours, uniform, training and an opportunity to join and build a career with a forward thinking IIP Gold company.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.40 /hour

Required experience:

• Front of House Receptionist: 2 years