Company Secretary Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Company Secretary:

A degree in Law is preferable. A degree in finance, governance or business and administration may be considered.
Training and induction of non-executives and trustees,
Management of employee benefits such as pensions and employee share schemes,
Insurance administration and organisation
Negotiation of contracts,
Risk management
A good head for numbers
Interest/knowledge in company law
Excellent communicator
Strong attention to detail,
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Professional, tactful, hardworking and extremely well organised.
Ethical, diplomatic and independent – you’ll often act as a board confidante.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Company Secretary skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Company Secretary roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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