Receptionists for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service9%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Bachelor's degree21%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year20%6-10 years10%Current company
David Lloyd Clubs
Connells Estate Agents
NELFT
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years43%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 677 profiles for Receptionists in Colchester
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,283 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Receptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementCustomer ServiceHealthcare Assistance/Health Support Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSafeguarding CertificationUK GDPRManual Handling of PatientsFood SafetyFire Safety+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceBasic Life SupportTime ManagementReceptionist/Administrator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
NVQBookkeepingTypingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdministrative ExperienceReceptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Adobe PhotoshopEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceHome Care
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What's the average time to fill a receptionist role?
The average time to fill a receptionist role is 43 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: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: support worker, health care assistant and healthcare assistance/health support worker.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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