About this role
This permanent Security Receptionist role in Reading, close to the train station, combines front of house and security duties at a high-profile corporate location. Working Monday to Friday on a two-week rotating shift pattern, you will act as a brand ambassador, welcoming visitors, employees and contractors and managing the switchboard and daily visitor schedules. You will also carry out proactive security duties to protect the safety and integrity of the workplace, alongside meeting room coordination and cross-functional support. Applicants must hold a SIA licence and demonstrate strong customer service, excellent communication skills, strong IT skills and a well-presented, professional approach.
Job Description
Corporate Security Receptionist
Location: Reading (close to the train station)
Rate: -15.76 per hour
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday. -(Apply online only) (week one)/(Apply online only) (week two)
Would you like to work in the security reception team at a high-profile corporate location in Reading?
We are seeking a professional, dual-skilled Front of House & Security professional to deliver a premium guest experience while ensuring the safety and integrity of our workplace. This dynamic role combines high-end reception services, meeting room coordination, and proactive security duties.
Applicants must hold a SIA license.
Essential criteria:
- SIA License holder
- Strong customer service skills
- Well presented with excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
Key Responsibilities:
1. Front of House & Reception Services
- Guest Experience: Act as a brand ambassador, welcoming all visitors, employees, and contractors with a seamless, professional arrival experience.
- Communication: Manage the switchboard, answer enquiries promptly, and coordinate daily visitor schedules with internal teams and building security.
- Team Support: Collaborate with the wider workplace team, providing cross-functional coverage and assisting with onboarding new members when needed.
2. Security, Access & Safety
- Access Control: Monitor entry points, verify credentials, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate digital access logs.
- Site Protection: Conduct routine patrols, monitor CCTV, log incidents, and execute daily opening/closing procedures to protect assets and personnel.
- Emergency Response: Lead emergency evacuations, report hazards, and provide First Aid support in line with site health and safety compliance.
3. Meetings & Events Management
- Room Readiness: Oversee the presentation and setup of meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, and communal areas.
- Tech & Logistics: Ensure AV/meeting equipment is operational, report faults immediately, and adjust layouts to meet daily business needs.
What Success Looks Like (Key Accountabilities)
- Service Excellence: Maintaining a welcoming, five-star environment for everyone entering the building.
- Vigilance & Safety: Safeguarding the physical integrity of the building, assets, and occupants.
- Operational Efficiency: Managing day-to-day concierge, safety, and workspace tasks with high attention to detail and clear communication.
Momentum Security Recruitment Specialists
Established as a Security Recruitment specialist Momentum Recruitment provide a quality focused recruitment service for the provision of permanent, contract & temporary staff across the EMEA region.
Momentum Security Recruitment covers the following markets.
- Corporate Security
- Security Guarding - Management & Operations
- Security Guarding - SIA licensed Officer & site personnel staff
- Retail Loss Prevention, Audit & Fraud
- Security Sales & Business Development