Host

Hays are recruiting for a temporary, professional Guest Experience Host to act as the frontline ambassador for our clients' busy Manchester city centre site. This role supports the on-site management team to deliver an exceptional occupier and visitor experience, uphold high building standards, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be confident, customer-centric, and capable of managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Previous front of house/reception experience is necessary.

Your new role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional welcome to all visitors and occupiers.
• Respond promptly to service requests, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and appropriately.
• Communicate courteously and effectively in person, via phone, and email.
• Support with switchboard cover and general reception duties.
• Liaise with contractors and the management team to support reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Log and track maintenance requests, ensuring service standards are met.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in all common and landlord areas.
• Assist with room bookings, meeting room set-ups, refreshments, and events.
• Maintain and update tenant contact lists and site documentation.
• Contribute to Health & Safety processes, audits, and record-keeping.
• Support marketing and engagement activity, including site events and social/business media presence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to uphold a welcoming, efficient, and well-managed environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
• Good organisational and planning capability.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, customer-centric environment.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Confident using technology and administrative systems.
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a similar, guest experience, concierge, or front-of-house role.

What you'll get in return

This role is a temporary ad hoc role, excellent business and an opportunity for repeat work.