Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and financial regulations.
£35,000 Starter
to£70,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
evenings occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You'll need a foundation degree or degree in a relevant subject like:
You'll also need relevant business experience in areas like:
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing a higher national diploma in business management or law before applying to join a company as a trainee company secretary.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to become a company secretary by first qualifying as a solicitor through a degree aprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can take professional qualifications offered by ICSA: The Governance Institute to become a company secretary.
You'll begin by doing the Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme, which starts at foundation level. You can join at a more advanced level if you already have a relevant qualification, for example in law.
You can join ICSA: The Governance Institute for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about how to become a company secretary from ICSA: The Governance Institute.
You'll need:
To be the secretary of a public limited company (PLC), you'll need to qualify with ICSA: The Governance Institute or already be an accountant, solicitor or barrister.
In this role you could be:
You could work in an office.
With experience you could become a company's chief executive or managing director.
You could also work freelance as a consultant or a part-time company secretary for several smaller businesses.
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