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Job Overview
OutSec positions itself as the UK’s leading online transcription provider, seeking skilled freelance typists to join their team.
Application Process
- Initial Step: Fill out the application form directly on the webpage to express your interest in becoming an OutSec typist.
- Follow-up: Selected applicants will be contacted to proceed with further assessments. If you don’t receive an immediate response, it may simply mean there are no current openings—which is not necessarily a rejection. Applications are kept on file for three months, and you may be contacted if a suitable role arises.
Important Notes Before Applying
- Don’t purchase any transcription equipment unless you’re formally invited to join OutSec.
- Preferred Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Vacancy Details by Sector
OutSec highlights current or desired openings across several sectors, each with specific criteria:
Conferences & Seminars
- Available for remote, home-based typists (full-time, part-time, evenings, flexible options).
- Ideal for those experienced in transcribing:
- 1:1 interviews
- Focus groups
- Multi-voice sessions (Teams, Zoom, telephone, etc.)
- Medical advisory boards and symposiums
Corporate / Financial / HR, Recruitment & Executive Search
- Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a corporate, financial services, HR, or executive search environment.
- GCSE in English (grade C or above) is mandatory; A-Level or equivalent is preferred.
- Must have excellent copy-typing and proofreading skills; experience with multi-voice files is a plus.
- Must be reliable, detail-oriented, fast, and accurate.
- Availability during peak periods (e.g., school holidays) is important.
Legal
- No current vacancies, but applications remain welcome.
- Desired qualifications include:
- 10 years minimum experience as a legal secretary or typist.
- GCSE English (grade C or above); A-Level or legal secretarial qualifications or CILEx credentials are desirable.
- Same availability expectations (9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, including peak times).
Work Arrangement
- Engagement Type: You won’t be an OutSec employee. Instead, you’ll work as a self-employed member of their network.
- You’ll invoice OutSec monthly for the work completed.
- UK applicants are advised to consult HMRC regarding self-employment. Non-UK applicants should check with their respective tax authorities.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Method | Complete online form; assessments follow if selected |
| Response Policy | No immediate reply ≠rejection; applications kept for 3 months |
| Equipment Notice | Don’t buy equipment unless invited to join |
| Preferred Availability | 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday |
| Current Sectors | Conferences & Seminars, Corporate, Financial, HR, Legal |
| Experience Required | 5+ years (corporate/financial/HR); 10+ years (legal) |
| Qualifications | GCSE English (C+), proofreading and multi-voice typing skills |
| Employment Status | Self-employed; invoice monthly; tax status depends on your location |
