Professional/Chartered Company Secretaries
35AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £42,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT →
Professional/Chartered Company Secretaries
Company secretaries make sure that businesses follow the law and run properly. They keep track of important decisions, manage meetings, and make sure all the paperwork is done right and filed on time.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Company SecretaryIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior company secretaries with administrative tasks, including document preparation and compliance monitoring. This position is ideal for gaining hands-on experience in corporate governance.£35,000 - £42,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Company SecretaryAs a mid-level company secretary, you will take on more responsibility, advising the board on governance matters and managing compliance processes. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.£55,000 - £70,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Company SecretaryIn this senior position, you will lead the company secretarial function, providing strategic advice to the board and overseeing compliance across the organisation. This role demands exceptional leadership and communication skills.£100,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.