Receptionists for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service8%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
GP Surgery
Anglia Crown LtdBKS TRADELINETime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years21%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 643 profiles for Receptionists in Colchester
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,986 yearly
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Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceBasic Life SupportTime ManagementVisitor Receptionist & First Aider
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidHuman ResourcesFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceFront DeskFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseAdministrator/Receptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationPreschool ExperienceEarly Years Education ExperienceAnimal CareSkills
Microsoft OutlookEmail SoftwareFront DeskAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceReceptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatricsInfant CareExperience Working with NeonatesInfection Prevention & ControlConflict Management+5 moreSkills
Injection AdministrationCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient AssessmentClinical Patient AssessmentsDiagnostic EvaluationAccount Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriving LicenceITRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentSpace Planning+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementFront DeskCustomer ServiceFood PreparationGardeningReceptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SageOCRSage 50 AccountingMathsEnglishSkills
Driving LicenceLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceOffice ExperienceMicrosoft Powerpoint
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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: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.
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: account manager, shot seller and receptionist/administrator.
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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?
Most receptionists have 13 years of professional experience.
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