Receptionists for hire in Bedford

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    338

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service9%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED65%
    Vocational or technical training15%
    Master's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Airedale Nursing Home
    Arts1
    BEDFORD SWAN HOTEL
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year26%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: 15 Jul 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £26,066 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£28,192 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Receptionist/Administrator

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookRetail SalesSalesDatabase ManagementMicrosoft Office
  • Receptionist

    Elstow

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    First AidBasic Life SupportCompliance ManagementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Outlook CalendarCommunication Skills
  • Lead Clinical Administrator & Receptionist

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    ITIL CertificationMicrosoft ExcelData Visualisation

    Skills

    Supervising ExperiencePurchasingProcurementBookkeepingQuickbooksMicrosoft Office
  • Office Administrator & Customer Service

    Wootton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational Skills
  • General Manager

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Administrative ExperienceFront DeskCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsData EntryPayroll
  • Receptionist / Admin

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationHospital Experience

    Skills

    Patient AssessmentCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpoint

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What's the average time to fill a receptionist role?

The average time to fill a receptionist role is 42 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: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a receptionist?

Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to receptionists?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: lead clinical administrator & receptionist, receptionist/administrator and receptionist / admin.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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