- Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Hear and resolve
Receptionist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Receptionists are the first point of contact for visitors to organisations.
Receptionists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Receptionist you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Conventional— Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually, there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Enterprising— Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
| Average salary |
| 19,699 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Receptionist
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21,203 GBP
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19,471 GBP
Average salary for part-time Receptionist
Average salary for full-time Receptionist
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10,376 GBP
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Salary over time for Receptionist
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17,142 GBP
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17,146 GBP
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17,378 GBP
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17,790 GBP
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18,580 GBP
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19,501 GBP
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19,699 GBP
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19,848 GBP
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20,885 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Receptionist interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
