Reception Officer

Company: Wilson James
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Location: Basingstoke
Job Description:

Reception Badging Officer

Permanent

Location: Basingstoke

Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 17:00

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Join Our Team as a Reception Badging Officer

We’re looking for a professional, customer-focused Front of House Security Officer to join our onsite team at Visa in Basingstoke. This is more than a traditional security role — you’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, delivering a seamless, welcoming experience while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.

About the Role

  • Deliver a professional front-of-house service, welcoming visitors and managing enquiries
  • Oversee access control, visitor management, and badging processes
  • Monitor security systems and respond promptly to alarms and incidents
  • Conduct patrols and support investigations, ensuring accurate reporting
  • Maintain detailed records, audit trails, and compliance documentation
  • Support emergency response procedures in line with site protocols
  • Provide administrative support, ensuring all security data and logs are up to date
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment

You will be responsible for

  • Welcoming staff and visitors and creating a safe, professional atmosphere
  • Conducting regular patrols and monitoring premises to prevent unauthorised access, theft, or vandalism.
  • Monitoring access points, CCTV, and handling security procedures
  • Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents, taking appropriate action as needed.
  • Complete detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and any security concerns.
  • Assist in emergency situations, including evacuations and first aid support if required.
  • Adapting to different client sites – no two days are the same
  • Responding calmly and confidently to incidents or concerns
  • Working as part of a diverse, supportive team

Why Join Us?

  • Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
  • Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
  • Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
  • Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
  • Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents.
  • Financial support
  • Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
  • Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
  • A welcoming, respectful team culture
  • Uniform and full induction provided
  • Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for

Essential Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
  • First Aid at Work certification
  • Experience with access control systems
  • Ability to stand for extended periods

Desirable

  • 5+ years’ experience in corporate security with a customer-facing focus

Interested? Apply now and secure your future with us! Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications.

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026