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Most popular skills

Customer Service 14%
Front Desk 10%
Data Entry 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 59%
Bachelor's degree 23%
Vocational or technical training 18%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 10%

Current company

NHS
RAMADA HOTEL
Anchor

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 19%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 411 profiles for Receptionists in Wakefield

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Receptionist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £33,071 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,572£39,668 yearly

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Screening Officer

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare Certificate

Skills

Microsoft ExcelAdministrative ExperienceFront DeskData EntryCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office

Receptionist

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

NVQEnglish

Skills

NVQFront DeskFilingData EntryCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Word

Social Media Presence

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationPersonal Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceFront DeskPhone EtiquetteCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office

Receptionist

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceTyping

Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelFilingFront DeskCustomer ServiceData Entry

Receptionist/Administrator

Ossett

Licenses & certifications

NVQLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

Skills

Communication SkillsFront DeskFilingData EntryCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Word

Administrator / Front of House Receptionist/ Help Desk (Voluntary)

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

CLAiT

Skills

Customer ServiceFront DeskHelp DeskBankingMerchandisingUpselling

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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, front desk and data entry.

What licenses or certifications are common for a receptionist?

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: receptionist/administrator, social media presence and screening officer.

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 Wakefield, 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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