Personal Secretary
As a secretary for a private residence or family office, you’ll be expected to handle multiple functions, be effective in diary management, and be proactive when it comes to handling traveling plans, working with clients, and handling basic office duties.
Many families want to have their own secretary to handle multiple tasks on their behalf, and represent the family on their behalf.
Secretaries normally has to be prepared to sometimes work beyond normal hours, as your assistance may be needed after hours. You’ll need to provide excellent customer service and know how to professionally communicate with various individuals, family friends and more.
Secretary Job Description
Some of your duties as a secretary may include:
- Effective diary management
- Handle document management
- Representing the family
- Preparing bills and making payments
- Be very well organized
- Pay attention to detail
- Have a professional work ethic
Depending on your employer, this position may be part-time, but can be full-time as well, with occasional work after hours. You need to be able to effectively communicate with others as you’ll likely assist with financial administration, event planning, and more. You’ll need to be computer literate, with good typing skills and working knowledge of the s most common software applications used by your employer.
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