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