Company Secretary

The title is often mistaken for a clerical role as opposed to a managerial or professional role. A Company Secretary will help the company to implement the developments and new legislation in company law and will deal with much of the corporate filings in relation to the company. They will be responsible for making sure directors comply with their obligations and that shareholders are kept updated. It is generally a varied role which will involve corporate governance, insurance arrangements and executive share schemes and also dealing with confidential information. This role will provide valuable commercial exposure. In order to progress to a successful career you will be required to pass the ISCA exams to get chartered status. 

For more information check out the website of the Chartered Institute of Company Secretaries: www.icsa.org.uk