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September 10, 2024

JLL

London


Guest Services Ambassador-3

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Guest Services Ambassador

What this job involves:
Role is primarily hosting role requiring standing, walking and hosting visitors during the course of the day (1 hour at a time minimum). Role is based in the lobby, reception areas across building and meeting room floors where moving around the floor is a necessity to ensure each meeting room is attended to (up to 20 meeting rooms per floor) and visitors are hosted to their meeting rooms.

Key responsibilities

Service Excellence
To ensure that all visitors experience service excellence consistently, providing a warm, courteous and prompt welcome on arrival and throughout the client journey
To host the main reception area energising the space and creating lasting impressions
To provide an information service for the local area and liaise as a point of contact between clients and hosts, enhancing service with a concierge approach
Fluency of both internal and external VIPs to constantly recognise and deliver service excellence
Communication between team members to ensure smooth transitions throughout the building
Liaising with PA/EA teams, clients & visitors and providing excellent customer service – creating “wow” moments when the opportunity arises
Complimenting the Vgreet mobile reception technology with service by anticipating visitor needs, following up with clients and ensuring client expectations are met and where possible exceeded
Ensure that the visitor and client spaces are immaculate at all times, taking ownership of the space and reporting issues appropriately
Proactively deal with enquiries and requests in person, via the telephone or email, in a timely and professional manner
Continually develop expertise of business operation and client knowledge to exceed in service delivery
Using empowerment for problem resolution whilst enhancing visitor and client experience
Ensure a commitment to service excellence recognised with service STARs

Guest Services Operation and Communication
Adaptable to work with a hybrid approach throughout the guest services operation including main building reception, internal reception spaces and guest services hub
Communicate effectively with peers and the management team, displaying accuracy and attention to detail both in verbal and written communication
Maintain a strong awareness of business activity communicating all updates with team members
Communicate to the Guest Services Team Leader/Supervisor any new / ongoing / potential issues and complaints so that they are addressed accordingly
Support the training of new Guest Services team members
Liaising with other departments, namely security, facilities, and hospitality services
Ensure Security and Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times.

Personal Presentation and Responsibilities
Maintain a professional, polite and considerate manner at all times
Adhere to uniform and presentation standards as per the personal appearance guidelines
Taking ownership of guest services responsibilities to constantly develop service standards

Person Specification/Requirements
At least 1 year of experience within a Front of House role in a corporate environment, 5-star hotel, members club or flagship airline
Self-motivated individual committed to service excellence
Possesses an operational knowledge of all reception services and standard operating procedures, together with in house meeting reservations procedures, and other internal/external communication methods
Ability to demonstrate empathy, excellent customer service and practical skills
Skilled in guest/client service and confident in striving for excellence
Operational knowledge of all reception services and standard operating procedures
Must have excellent organisational skills and good attention to detail
Must be computer literate including MS office
Ability to use own initiative and takes ownership
Professional and high standard telephone etiquette
Should have an excellent and positive “can do attitude” and a great team player and supporter
Able to work in a busy and pressurised environment providing a discreet and personalised service.

From time to time the company may require you to work at other sites, on projects, company development, site visits or similar. You will also positively represent the Company at all times along with being present in the workplace at critical times of operation.

What we expect from all our colleagues on account:
Our goal is to provide enhanced workplace experiences that will be long remembered by our clients. In this role you will be a part of delivering a best-in-class experience for our client’s personnel, customers, and guests in a connected workspace which promotes a culture of inclusion and safety.
With a focus on creating an environment that enhances productivity, collaboration, and well-being, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional workplace experiences and drive employee satisfaction and engagement to create opportunities for everyone to flourish.
Our colleagues prioritize the health and safety of people and buildings. This includes following established safety protocols, reporting hazards/ incidents, maintaining cleanliness, encouraging safe practices, and staying informed about health and safety measures. By actively adhering to these expectations and following One Team S.A.F.E.R together vision, we can create a secure and healthy working environment for everyone involved.
Report at least two good catches per year, attend the SAFER together workshop and complete all safety trainings within the due date.
You are responsible for leveraging your expertise to find actionable insights from our data and translate it into action, clearly communicating the "what", "so what" and "now what". By embracing curiosity to explore data, courage to act on insights and collaboration to communicate the change we will ensure we meet JLL and HSBC's strategic desire for data-driven decisions.
You will be part of delivering best-in-class sustainability solutions for our client, promoting resource efficiency, energy conservation, and environmental stewardship. With a focus on creating a culture of environmental responsibility, you'll have the opportunity to support innovative sustainability initiatives and drive continuous improvement across our operations and contribute to our client’s sustainability goals. Your efforts will play a vital role in creating a more sustainable built environment and fostering a healthier planet for generations to come.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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