Receptionists for hire in Southend-On-Sea

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    928

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
    Communication Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
    • Care UK
    • Vets for Pets
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 928 profiles for Receptionists in Southend-On-Sea

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £31,742 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,431 – £33,109 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Front of House Receptionist

    Leigh-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CareNutritionInfection Prevention & ControlChild SafeguardingBasic Life Support+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsITAdministrative ExperienceSalesCustomer Service
  • Receptionist Administrator

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Primary Education Teaching ExperiencePrimary School Teaching ExperienceDriving LicenceTeachingTeaching Primary School ChildrenPerforming Arts Experience+4 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeachingMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareCustomer Service
  • Receptionist

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceComplaint HandlingClient Services
  • Receptionist - Emergency Department

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDatabase AdministrationDigitisationCash HandlingCustomer Service
  • Community Safety Support Officer

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationMotivational Interviewing

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFront DeskCoachingHealth CoachingCustomer ServiceSystmone
  • Care Navigator / Receptionist

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Infection Prevention & Control

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsManaging Patient RecordsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft Office Suite

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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: customer service, organisational skills and communication 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: assistant manager, care navigator / receptionist and front of house 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 Southend-On-Sea, 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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