Job Introduction
We are looking for a Guest Services Ambassador to join our friendly and supportive Rapport team in Canary Wharf, working with a leading organisation in climate finance. As the welcoming face of the workplace, you will create exceptional first impressions and memorable experiences for employees, clients and visitors.
Working in a busy, fast-paced reception environment, you will deliver outstanding front-of-house service while supporting meeting room bookings, events and workplace services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking initiative, building strong relationships and working collaboratively within a close-knit team where every interaction counts.
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 per week (Monday-Friday, shift rota basis between 7 AM and 7 PM)
Salary: Up to £33,305 per annum
What will you get?
- Financial freedom: Enjoy exclusive travel and grocery discounts, plus life assurance and cash rewards! In addition, we offer subsidised meals and coffee bar selection.
- Secure your future: Benefit from a contributory pension scheme for a stable financial tomorrow.
- Health matters: Access wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and digital GP services for holistic support.
- Thrive personally & professionally: Unlock endless learning and development opportunities to elevate your career!
- Celebrate excellence: Shine a spotlight on outstanding peers with WOW Awards for their exceptional contributions.
- Give back to community: Take one paid day off annually to support a cause you’re passionate about!
Main responsibilities
- Deliver a warm, professional welcome to employees, clients and visitors, creating a positive first impression.
- Manage visitor registrations, notify hosts of arrivals and escort guests when required.
- Respond promptly to enquiries and requests in person, by telephone and email, ensuring a seamless guest experience.
- Coordinate meeting room bookings, catering and hospitality requests, working closely with relevant teams.
- Maintain a welcoming, organised and presentable reception area, reporting any maintenance or security concerns.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Guest Services, providing operational support, clear handovers and cover when needed.
- Follow company policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality and complete administrative tasks and reports accurately.
The ideal candidate will
- Share our Rapport values: Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall and Stronger Together.
- Be passionate about delivering exceptional guest service and creating memorable experiences.
- Bring a warm, engaging personality and naturally build rapport with people from all backgrounds.
- Have a positive, can-do attitude, with a proactive and resourceful approach to challenges.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Be organised, adaptable and detail-oriented, with the confidence to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Enjoy working independently and as part of a supportive team, ideally with previous experience in a customer-facing role.
About us
Rapport Guest Services is a multi-award-winning company, delivering front- and back-of-house guest services for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland, and globally. As part of Compass Group UK&I, we combine people-first culture with exceptional service standards.
We are proud of our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, offering meaningful roles for individuals with additional needs.
Find out more about us at www.rapportservice.com.
Rapport vacancies often attract a high volume of applications, but every application is personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. We take the time to read your application and consider your experience against the requirements of the role, so there is always a person behind the process reviewing your application.
To ensure we can give each candidate and application the attention it deserves, we can only consider one application per candidate at a time. Even if you have applied for multiple vacancies, we will focus on the role that best matches your experience and background. We therefore encourage you to carefully consider which opportunity is the strongest fit for you before applying. Please keep an eye on your inbox, including your junk/spam folder, for updates from our recruitment team.