Receptionists for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service9%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Vocational or technical training17%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Air Hop Trampoline ParkAlexandra Mill Care homeBloomsbury homecare
Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 634 profiles for Receptionists in Colchester
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,193 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 ManagementHealthcare Assistance/Health Support Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSafeguarding CertificationUK GDPRManual Handling of PatientsFood SafetyFire Safety+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareReceptionist/Administrator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
AccountingNVQBookkeepingTypingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdministrative ExperienceReceptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCleaningSEN Teaching Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+5 moreSkills
Front DeskData EntryFilingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBehaviour ManagementDental Receptionist/Administrator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceMicrosoft Excel
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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 receptionists?
Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: SEN teaching assistant, healthcare assistance/health support worker 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 12 years of professional experience.
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