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Company secretarial jobs in the UK
For company secretarial and corporate governance professionals, we offer perm and temp positions for a wide range of respected organisations.
Our recruitment experience in company secretarial jobs
Organisations across all sectors are under increasing pressure to comply with evolving financial and legal requirements. As a company secretary (co sec) or corporate governance professional, your skills are needed to navigate ever-changing legislation and uphold high standards of corporate governance.
With over 20 years of experience recruiting co sec and corporate governance professionals, you can trust our expert consultants and their in-depth knowledge to provide you with a full range of career options. Our national and regional footprint offers you the scale and geographical expertise needed to find the most comprehensive choice of co sec and corporate governance job opportunities.
Moreover, our deep understanding of employers’ governance challenges and opportunities means we can offer invaluable market intelligence and specific co sec careers advice. Unlike agencies that only specialise in co sec or legal recruitment, our wider business remit – and industry-leading survey reports – will give your co sec and corporate governance job search a competitive advantage.
For experienced co secs and governance professionals looking to take on a more strategic role within an organisation – such as a group company secretary or deputy role – we have the some of the most desirable positions available. Alternatively, we offer entry positions for trainee and assistant company secretaries, with competitive starting salaries and fantastic career prospects.
Browse the company secretarial roles that we have available today.
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The organisation’s we’ve partnered with range from FTSE 250 companies and professional services firms to vital public bodies and third sector groups. Many of the clients we work with have complex and unique compliance requirements, demanding only the most experienced and knowledgeable co secs and corporate governance professionals.
Here are just some of the employers we’ve worked with: Aviva, Bank of Ireland, Blick Rothenberg, Canada Life, Clarion Housing Group, Financial Reporting Council, London Stock Exchange, Post Office, RNIB, Santander, Standard Life Aberdeen and World Animal Protection.
Phoebe is great at understanding both the client and candidate. She listens to their needs and works in the interest of both parties. She is an effective communicator and follows up on matters diligently. Phoebe, is very personable and I look forward continuing to work with her in the future.
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Company secretary jobs FAQs
Trainee co secs typically earn £25,000-£30,000, depending on their location and prior expertise. An assistant co sec could see £50,000-£80,000.
For senior company secretaries, such as deputy co secs or those with group-wide responsibilities, it is very possible to earn over £150,000, with FTSE 100 salaries exceeding £300,000.
Browse our Salary Guide for a deeper breakdown of different co sec salaries and regional differences.
Company secretary and corporate governance roles are increasing in number. As co secs work across such abroad range of organisations in the private, public and third sectors, there are many opportunities to explore.
To increase your prospects and reach the most senior positions, dedicated co sec professionals will likely want to gain chartered status through The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI).
You can see the latest co sec job vacancies by browsing our live, regularly updated network.
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