Company secretary : Salary and conditions

Salary averages range from £40,000 to £160,000, with company secretaries of FTSE100 companies' wages averaging at £193,105. In addition, 68% of company secretaries receive annual bonuses (Chambers and Partners Salary Survey 2010-2011).
Normal office hours are usual, though additional hours may often be required to accommodate lengthy meetings, complete reports for regulatory deadlines, etc.
Part-time posts are reasonably common.
The work is mainly office based. Some mobility may be necessary with larger companies that have subsidiaries or multiple sites, which are also likely to require attendance at meetings away from the main base on occasions.
Formal business wear is generally expected.
There are many opportunities for experienced company secretaries to be self-employed or to work freelance. Chartered accountants and solicitors in sole private practice often take on a company secretary role for small local businesses. Chartered secretaries may also work as sole traders, in partnerships or companies, offering company secretarial services, or in professional practices, offering similar services as part of a larger organisation.
Jobs are widely available. Opportunities exist in most major towns and cities, although positions with blue chip companies are mainly at head offices in London and larger cities.
Travel within a working day and overnight absence from home is occasionally required.
Overseas work or travel is uncommon, unless working for an international company.

Post this page to:

AGCAS

Written by AGCAS editors

Date:

September 2011