Bilingual secretaries provide administrative services in English and one or more foreign languages.
£18,000 Starter
to£35,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
evenings flexibly
You can get into this job through:
It could help you if you have a degree in modern languages or languages combined with business studies, although this is not essential.
You'll usually need:
Completing a recognised qualification in administration or office skills may improve your job prospects. Colleges offer a wide range of full-time and part-time courses. Relevant subjects include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You can get into this job through a business administrator advanced apprenticeship and combine it with your language skills to find work.
You'll usually need:
You can apply to companies directly if you have some of the relevant skills and knowledge required for this role.
You'll need at least 1 A level or equivalent in your second language unless it's your native tongue or you became fluent by living abroad.
Employers may also expect you to have GCSEs or relevant office skills and experience.
Most businesses look for bilingual secretaries who can speak a European language like French, German, Spanish or Italian.
Other languages like Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic are also growing in demand.
You could join the Chartered Institute of Linguists, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You'll get more advice about working and training in languages through the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You may also have general administrative duties, including:
You could work in an office.