As a company secretary, your personal management and organisational skills will help you coordinate activity at the highest levels of the company, supporting clear communication and efficient working. Here you can find out more about what it’s like working in this role, what you could get involved in, and how you can get your first job in the area.
Working as a company secretary usually involves working with the senior management or executive board members of an organisation. You might find yourself working anywhere from small businesses to multinational corporations, public bodies or charities.
Your responsibilities could range across assisting in running a company’s board, advising on governance requirements, managing executive calendars, setting up meetings and being the point of contact for external parties. You’ll enjoy being organised, efficient and helping your employer function well.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a company secretary in the UK is £30,160. Graduates start at around £26,000.
Company secretaries working for international companies may need to travel as part of their role. With experience in this role, you might apply to overseas vacancies.
It’s possible for company secretaries to work from home, completing administrative tasks and helping the organisation communicate digitally.
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