Receptionists for hire in Durham

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    320

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
    Customer Service
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    54%
    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    Vocational or technical training
    15%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
  • Current company

    • TUI
    • Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust
    • Radisson
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 320 profiles for Receptionists in Durham

Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £32,061 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,467 – £33,739 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Receptionist

    Sacriston

    Licenses & certifications

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)NVQUK GDPREuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL Foundation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceTechnical AptitudeMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Front of House Manager

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationMicrosoft Word

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceComplaint HandlingCustomer Support
  • Administration Assistant

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCLAiTTyping

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative ExperiencePhone EtiquetteMicrosoft Outlook
  • Medical receptionist

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationNVQ

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Handling
  • Assistant Front Office Manager

    Brandon

    Licenses & certifications

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)NVQFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityUK GDPRDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsFilingFront DeskCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Personal Assistant / Receptionist

    Belmont

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingNumeracyNVQDriving LicenceMathsMicrosoft Powerpoint+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceExecutive Support ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Service Management

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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: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for receptionists?

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: volunteer swim coach, assistant front office manager and CARE 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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?

Most receptionists have 11 years of professional experience.

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