Receptionists for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Organisational Skills9%Communication Skills9%Customer Service7%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Bachelor's degree16%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years16%3-5 years8%Current company
NHSAcorn veterinaryAMI
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years24%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 602 profiles for Receptionists in Bedford
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £26,109 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,213 yearly
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Receptionist/Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSwimmingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceCash HandlingPatient Support Receptionist
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingFirst AidProbate AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft ExcelWills and Probate+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingReceptionist
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationGymnasticsCoachingFirst AidComputer LiteracySwimming+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDBS Check ProcessingReceptionist
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceSurveillanceSkills
Time ManagementClosing ProceduresLock and Unlock RoutinesOpening ProceduresStakeholder LiaisonVerbal De-EscalationHotel Receptionist
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesOCRComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsSkills
Organisational SkillsNetworkingTime ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisGeneral Manager
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationITSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementOffice ManagementFront Desk
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What's the average time to fill a receptionist role?
The average time to fill a receptionist role is 41 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do receptionists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a receptionist include: organisational skills, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a receptionist?
Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: customer operations specialist, hotel receptionist and receptionist/lifeguard and swimming teacher.
What level of education is common for a receptionist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a receptionist in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?
Most receptionists have 15 years of professional experience.
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