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Most popular skills

Customer Service 12%
Communication Skills 7%
Front Desk 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 49%
Bachelor's degree 29%
Vocational or technical training 12%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

NHS
GP Surgery
Ansacom

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 12%
1-2 years 24%
2-5 years 60%

Browse Indeed's database of 351 profiles for Receptionists in Colchester

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £31,961 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,967£37,880 yearly

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CALL HANDLER / RECEPTIONIST

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

Market ResearchSEOContent Marketing

Skills

Project ManagementBusiness ProcessesOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMentoringCommunication Skills

Administrator/Receptionist

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

NVQFirst Aid CertificationPreschool Experience

Skills

Microsoft OutlookFront DeskAdministrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

Restaurant Front of the house

Copford

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Front DeskOrganisational Skills

Receptionist/Administrator

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

NVQBookkeeping

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelCustomer Service

Domestic

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Skills

Customer ServiceData EntryFilingFront DeskOrganisational SkillsClerical Experience

Gym Receptionist

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Adobe PremiereMicrosoft OfficeCookingBakingPhotographySewing

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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: customer service, communication skills and front desk.

What licenses or certifications are common for a receptionist?

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

What are some job titles related to receptionists?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: restaurant front of the house, gym receptionist 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 20 years of professional experience.

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