Company Secretarial jobs - Benefits and Environment
Company secretarial jobs can command exceptionally high salaries dependent on a candidate's level of experience and the stature of the company he or she is working at.
Pay and Benefits for company secretarial jobs
For trainees, starting salaries range from £18-24,000 in London – salaries for company secretarial jobs tend to reflect the non-financial commitment the company is making in terms of time and management resources. On qualification, London-based Company Secretarial Assistant jobs can command up to £35,000 in the corporate sector, slightly lower in the professional services, and in the regions the average salary at this level is c.£25,000.
As a qualified secretary climbs the career ladder, salaries (particularly in London) can start to rise sharply. A Company Secretarial Assistant with three or more years’ experience, working in a major plc, can earn £55,000 or more, rising to as much as £100,000 for a Deputy Company Secretary (though salaries at Deputy level are more generally in the £65-85,000 range).
At the pinnacle of the profession, a Group Company Secretary jobs of a FTSE100 plc can command a salary of £200,000 or more (in rare cases, as much as £300,000). Obviously, not every Chartered Secretary can expect to rise to these giddy heights, but for Secretaries with broad-ranging experience, a consistent career history and a strong work ethic, six-figure salaries are achievable. Our salary guide provides a detailed breakdown of salary bands and averages by region and role.
Hours and environment of company secretary jobs
Hours vary from industry to industry and from organisation to organisation, but generally speaking a Company Secretary will work a standard 9.00am-5.30pm day, with occasional longer hours as required.
Depending on the size of the company and scope of the role, it may be necessary from time to time to travel to branch or subsidiary offices. Secretariat sizes range from standalone positions in smaller organisations to departments of 40 or more in major financial PLCs. As a rule, formal business attire is expected.
