Business Support Minute Taker – EK

Job Details

Job Title: Minute Taker
Organisation: Sefton Council

Job Overview

Sefton Council is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Minute Taker to join its team at Trinity Road, Bootle. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately recording discussions, decisions and actions during meetings, producing clear, professional minutes and ensuring information is documented to a high standard. This role would suit an experienced administrator, minute taker, Personal Assistant (PA) or business support professional with excellent listening, typing and organisational skills. Candidates must demonstrate a typing speed of 65 words per minute (WPM) with a minimum of 95% accuracy, alongside strong IT skills and the ability to manage information efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend meetings and accurately record discussions, decisions and agreed actions.
  • Produce clear, concise and professional meeting minutes.
  • Ensure records are accurate, well-structured and completed within required timescales.
  • Maintain organised meeting documentation and administrative records.
  • Use IT systems and Microsoft Office applications to prepare and manage documents.
  • Demonstrate excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
  • Handle information professionally and maintain confidentiality where required.
  • Provide general administrative and business support as necessary.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience in minute-taking, administration, business support or a similar role.
  • Typing speed of 65 WPM with at least 95% accuracy will be assessed within the interview
  • Excellent written communication and listening skills.
  • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to accurately record information and produce professional documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be organised, reliable and highly accurate, with the ability to listen carefully, capture key information and produce professional minutes. Previous experience supporting formal meetings, committees or public sector teams would be advantageous.