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Shorthand Secretary job description template

Tiger Recruitment has created a basic shorthand secretary job description template for our clients’ benefit. It is a basic overview and needs to be tailored to the specifics of each role.

 

Shorthand Secretary Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Efficient minute-taking in team and client meetings of all sizes
  • Writing up minutes and following up on action points
  • Extensive travel with the managing director to meetings and conferences
  • Clear and accurate typing up of all letters, memos, reports and similar documents from shorthand notes
  • Saving and archiving, where necessary, all documents in the company database
  • Occasional transcribing of dictation and voice memos
  • Implementing and maintaining an office filing system

Essential requirements:

  • Graduate of secretarial college
  • Minimum typing speed of 60 WPM
  • Audio typing proficiency
  • Excellent grasp of the English language
  • Competent with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word

Personality profile:

  • Works well under pressure
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Well-presented
  • Eye for detail
  • Understands the importance of discretion

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Gym membership
  • Pension scheme
  • Health care
  • 25 days annual leave per annum
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