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Guest Experience & Welcome Lead

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 45000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 17, 2026
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Guest Experience & Welcome Lead Central London Salary: £45,000 Full-time | Permanent | 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday with flexibility) Create moments that matter. Lead with energy. Inspire exceptional experiences. We’re looking for an experienced people leader to shape and elevate the day-to-day experience within a high-profile corporate environment in Central London. This is a role for someone who loves being present, visible and actively involved—someone who believes the best leaders lead from the front and create environments where teams and guests genuinely feel connected. You’ll bring energy to every interaction, champion outstanding service and create memorable moments that leave a lasting impression. The Opportunity You’ll play a key role in creating an engaging, polished and welcoming environment for employees, visitors and stakeholders. Working alongside your team, you’ll inspire confidence, build capability and ensure every experience feels effortless, personal and considered. Success in this role means balancing operational excellence with authentic human connection—creating experiences people remember for all the right reasons.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading from the front to create a consistently warm, engaging and elevated experience
  • Inspiring and developing a high-performing team through coaching and visible leadership
  • Building meaningful relationships across the business and becoming a trusted presence
  • Identifying opportunities to evolve service delivery and enhance the overall experience
  • Creating an environment where people feel welcomed, valued and connected
  • Embedding a culture of accountability, pride and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Experience leading teams within guest experience, hospitality, workplace, luxury or service-led environments
  • A passion for creating memorable experiences and meaningful human connection
  • A collaborative leadership style with strong emotional intelligence
  • Confidence operating in visible, fast-paced environments
  • Strong attention to detail and an instinct for anticipating needs
  • The ability to inspire others and bring positive energy to every day

What we offer

  • Access exclusive discounts on travel and groceries
  • Life assurance
  • Cash rewards
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Digital GP services
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • WOW Awards
  • One paid volunteer day each year

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