Receptionists for hire in Edinburgh

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    2,129

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
    Customer Service
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    Bachelor's degree
    21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    40%
  • Current company

    • Arnold Clark
    • Savills
    • Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,129 profiles for Receptionists in Edinburgh

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,722 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,441 – £35,174 yearly
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  • Medical Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFront DeskCustomer ServicePatient Care
  • Hotel Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCustomer Service
  • Facilities Coordinator and Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointSpreadsheetsPresentation Skills+6 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Corporate Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRFire SafetyBasic Life Support+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsHospitalityCare ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Receptionist/Administrator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer Service Call HandlingInbound Customer Enquiry Call HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportRecord Keeping
  • Night Auditor/Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceManagement

    Skills

    Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software

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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: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to receptionists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: receptionist/administrator, hotel receptionist and corporate receptionist.

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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?

Most receptionists have 10 years of professional experience.

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