Company Secretary

What’s involved in the role?

The Company Secretary acts as the shareholders first point of contact with your company. Responsible for the distribution of company announcements including correspondence regarding dividends, registration of share ownership, transfers and other areas relating to shareholdings. A company secretary ensures that a company complies with financial and legal requirements, as well as maintaining its high standards of corporate governance. Although not strictly required to provide legal advice, a company secretary will need to have a thorough understanding of the laws that affect the areas of work involved in the company they work for.

Salary

£100-200k

Personal skills

Adaptable, commanding, authoritative, takes charge, organised, takes thorough notes, can prioritise, manage schedules, prepare agendas, attention to detail, time management and ensure everyone complies to legal and regulatory requirements.

Entry requirements

Legal qualification