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Security Receptionist

Posted: 23/10/26
Recruiter:Momentum Security Recruitment
Reference:3201309378
Type:Permanent
Salary:£16 Hourly
Location:Reading, Oxfordshire
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

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