Building Host

Company: Foundation Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will deliver a professional, welcoming front-of-house experience for tenants and visitors, coordinate queries, and uphold secure, well-presented reception areas. You will support building operations, including fire tests and evacuations, while assisting the Building Manager with administrative tasks. You’ll work with on-site teams to maintain high service standards and provide local area knowledge to help visitors and tenants. This is a friendly, client-facing role that directly contributes to the safety, efficiency, and reputation of the building.

Responsibilities

  • Greet visitors and provide a professional, welcoming experience
  • Notify tenants of arrivals and handle calls and enquiries
  • Build strong relationships with tenants, visitors and on-site teams
  • Maintain presentation of reception and lobby areas
  • Conduct daily building checks and report maintenance or cleaning issues
  • Coordinate with cleaning, security and maintenance teams
  • Assist with building procedures including fire tests and evacuations
  • Maintain accurate tenant and emergency contact information
  • Support Building Manager with administration, reporting and general office duties
  • Provide local area knowledge and proactively assist visitors and tenants
  • Maintain high standards of security, confidentiality and customer service

Key requirements

  • 2+ years’ experience in Reception, Front of House, Concierge or customer service
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional, confident and approachable manner
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise and use initiative
  • Proactive, flexible and customer-focused attitude
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Strong written English, spelling and grammar
  • Genuine commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
  • communication
  • interpersonal skills
  • professionalism
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel

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Posted: October 1st, 2026