Guest Services Manager

Company Description

Portico is defined by our unique culture – One that rewards hard work and dedication, empowers people to grow, with the belief that work should be fun and engaging!
Our family is made up of many different people. We embrace diversity and believe in treating everyone equally to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities to grow, develop and progress in their careers.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Guest Services Manager to lead front-of-house operations within the corporate Milton Keynes offices of a globally renown bank. This role is responsible for delivering an exceptional workplace and visitor experience while managing and developing a high-performing guest services team.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and develop the Guest Services team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Build strong relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and building occupants.
- Act as the main contact for guest services matters, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and professionally.
- Oversee reception, visitor management, meeting room services, and workplace hospitality functions.
- Support VIP visits, executive meetings, and corporate events, ensuring seamless delivery.
- Monitor service standards, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain compliance with health & safety, security, and emergency procedures.

Hours: 40 hours per week, shifts from 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Salary: £41,000

Qualifications

- Proven experience managing front-of-house, guest services, workplace experience, or hospitality operations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive problem-solver with excellent decision-making abilities.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

- Excellent holiday allowance
- Pension contributions,
- Life insurance
- Enhanced annual leave
- Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
- Thank you voucher scheme.
- 24-hour personal helpline for employees, providing counselling & information services.
- Access to Choices, our discounts and benefits platform which offers you fabulous savings for thousands of high street retailers, hotels, cinemas and many more.
- Our Training Academy provides excellent training and development opportunities for our people.