Security Receptionist in Reading, Berkshire

Corporate Security Receptionist
Location: Reading (close to the train station)

Rate: £15.76 per hour
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday.  0700-1500 (week one)/0800-1800 (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