Receptionists for hire in Edinburgh

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    2,222

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service9%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED43%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Master's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years30%
  • Current company

    Premier Inn
    Travelodge
    AA Auto Centre
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year21%
    1-2 years38%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,610 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,712£34,625 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAdvanced Life SupportPost-Secondary Education Experience+3 more

    Skills

    NMCCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHealthcare ExperienceRecord KeepingSafeguarding Procedures
  • Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyBartending+4 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsVideo EditingNetworkingTraining & DevelopmentAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative Experience
  • Senior People Advisor

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Human ResourcesAgileWorkdayPRINCE2 MethodologyScrumCertified Scrum Master+3 more

    Skills

    System TestingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipEmployee Relations Case HandlingEmployee RelationsSoftware Testing
  • Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationManagementSalesPersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipBilingualSpanishZoomEnglishMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSTCW ConventionsFire SafetyFirefighting

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Hotel Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft 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 a receptionist?

Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to receptionists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: hotel receptionist, senior people advisor and sales 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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?

Most receptionists have 16 years of professional experience.

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