Concerned with legal, financial and administration matters, the role of a Company Secretary is to work alongside a Company Director or Manager, with a view to ensuring standards are being adhered to. By law, a PLC is obliged to employ a Company Secretary and this has created a need for recruitment agencies to search for Secretarial candidates who are ready to join their list of clients.
The expected salary for a candidate looking to enter into a career as a Company Secretary in the UK is around £35K. This is considerably more than those who work in an Assistant role as these will usually earn in the region of £25K. With experience, salaries can prove to become quite lucrative - with senior Company Secretaries earning anywhere between £50K-£70K with those in FTSE 100 companies having the potential to earn £100K+. The job is predominantly office-based, with staff generally expected to work 30-40 hours a week over five days. Firms based in cities such as London tend to offer the most opportunity for high earnings - recruiting for some of the best paid jobs in this area.
Entry requirements to become a Company Secretary are high, with employers expecting a potential candidate to be degree-educated before applying for a vacancy. Qualifications in Law and Accountancy are some of the most sought after, although corporate experience within Banking, Insurance, and Management are also looked on favourably. Those applying to work for a public limited company must first become a member of the ICSA which is an international body for Secretaries and Administrators. This accreditation can be achieved through the Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) or postgraduate study and will also aid applications to private limited companies. This should help consolidate knowledge in areas such as governance and compliance.
Other qualities that an applicant should cover in their CV includes awareness of legal practices, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work in a team. A recruiter or recruitment consultant is able to assess these attributes in order to effectively recruit for their clients' roles, whether they are permanent, temporary, or contract.
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Concorde House, Trinity Park, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7UQ
Our headhunting and senior appointments team have been successfully sourcing senior executives for many years with an amazing degree of success.Our service is totally transparent and with negotiable fees, high levels of communication and professionalism we succeed with excellent efficiency across all senior roles in UK. Permanent roles only from Key Accounts through to all roles at Director or Board level.
4th Floor Colmore Gate, 2-6 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2QD
Highbury Ltd is more than just a recruitment agency; we pride ourselves on delivering a bespoke service tailored to meet the diverse needs of various industries, including specialist recruitment in engineering, commercial, construction, and automotive sectors. With over 50 years of experience in the recruitment industry across East Anglia, our knowledgeable team is equipped to provide comprehensive, customised services to both staff and clients.
Highbury Recruitment, 13 Upper King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB
JT Recruit is a well-respected local agency with a great deal of experience in recruiting the right person for employers or finding the right job for candidates. What makes us different from many of our competitors is that we care about you!
34 Charnwood Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2GU
The People Foundry provides staffing solutions in the Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility sectors. Based in Marlow, this staffing firm was established in 2012 and helps companies and organisations that aim to hire at C-suite, VP and Director level.
The Old Barrel Store, Brewery Courtyard, Draymans Ln, Marlow, Berkshire, SL7 2FF
Based in London, Robert Tearle Consulting provides retained executive search services, and headhunts C-level and directorial professionals. The agency covers several sectors including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Consulting.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Court & Spark Consulting specialises in executive search for the Retail and Hospitality industries. Aiding employers and prospective employees, they hire the likes of Head of Retail, International Healthcare Director and other professionals whose salaries range from £70,000 to £250,000. Since they started in 2004, they have worked for local, national and international brands, including Apple, GAP and Ralph Lauren. They are situated in Marylebone.
48 Charlotte St, London, Marylebone, London, W1T 2NS
CCA Recruitment Group specialises in filling permanent and temporary roles within the Call and Contact Centre markets. They cater to clients across the UK from their offices in Manchester, Glasgow, London and Cardiff.
2nd Floor, 77 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 3BZ
Home Park Consulting extends its operations to clients in an array of sectors across the UK. They primarily aid SMEs in attracting qualified candidates since their incorporation in 2020. With a team based in Berkshire, the entity places staff in a wide variety of appointments at all levels. Home Park Consulting also provides various employers with assessment and coaching/mentoring services.
30 Lawn Close, Datchet, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 9JZ
Carbon Search performs executive search for Commercial and Functional positions in the Financial Services markets. Their track record since they started in 2000 includes completing over 1,000 mandates and having an 85% repeat business rate with their previous clients. Located in Marylebone, they have connected with professionals worldwide like Committee Chairs and Chairmen, as well as companies like banks and private equity backed fintech firms.
91 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0EF
Social Work First partners with local authorities and private employers across the UK. With a combined experience of over 30 years, their team supplies Social Workers for entry through to senior-level openings.
24 Southwark Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1TY
Commercial Services Group is an established recruitment agency that offers specialised staffing services to international clients in the Education, Healthcare, Housing, Government, and Private sectors. For over 78 years, they have been placing talent for a plethora of assignments at all levels. They are audited by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and often find Business Analysts, Digital Marketing Assistants, and Project Managers.
1 Abbey Wood Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4YT
Soloman Associates finds Sales and Leadership professionals. They were founded in 1999 and have a near 100% completion rate on retained placements. Their specialisms lie in Communications, Media and Tech.
Faraday Wharf, Holt Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4BB
Venture Recruitment Ltd works across the niche verticals of Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Design, Retail, Trade, DIY and Home Enhancement. They also recruit for Head Office assignments. With experience working for names like Vodafone, Halfords Autocentres and Sainsbury's Argos, they also cater to high volume requirements and Executive titles nationwide. They opened their doors in 2013 in Maidenhead and have over 20 years of collective knowledge.
Clyde House, Reform Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8BY
Intelligent People Limited, founded in 2012, performs executive search services for a broad range of employers across the UK and overseas. With a team based in St. Albans, they specialise in catering to the Commercial, E-commerce, Marketing, and Product Management sectors. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and fill contract, interim, and permanent roles, including Heads of Product and Product Managers.
St Peters House 45 Victoria Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3HZ
HunterSearch predominantly offers an executive search service for finding board, non-executive and executive leadership prospects. With a main office in Edinburgh, they recruit not only individuals, but form teams for industries like Financial Services, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Technology, Property, Life Sciences and Third Sector. They were launched in 2011 by their founder who has over 15 years of experience in recruitment.
21 Lansdowne Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH12 5EH
PCC Executive Search, located in Crickhowell, specialises in recruitment for senior management and executive titles in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare and Life Sciences. Since they began in 2001, they have been extending services like headhunting, targeted selection and contingency recruitment, as well as CV assistance and interview support. Example vacancies they may have are Brand Manager, Regulatory Affairs Executive and Head of Sales.
Cwm House, Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1ND
Values Based Search, based in Holborn, specialises in Not for Profit recruitment. They conduct executive searches and recruitment of Trustees, Board Members and Interim Leaders. Following their director's over 20 years of recruitment experience, not only in the Third Sector, but in Construction, Commercial, Public Sector and more, they were formed in 2022 and have already worked with institutions like Dimensions UK, Starlight and Guild Care.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Talent 4PR performs specialist talent acquisition services to employers in the PR and Communication verticals. From their Gillingham office, they select job seekers who complete freelance, permanent and contract assignments. The company has been operating across the UK since its foundation in 2021. Talent 4PR often recruits Consumer PR Account Managers, Digital Content Executives, SEO Executives, and Trade PR Account Directors.
4 Bloors Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7EG
Forsyth Barnes provides interim and permanent recruitment solutions, executive search, managed service, commercial & operations, technology & transformation, and shared services. They recruit for a variety of job positions like Art Director, Business Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Solution Architect. The company was established in 2016 and has offices in London, Leeds, Nottingham, and New York.
21-23 Castle Gate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 7AQ
Ascent Professional Services has been recruiting for over 20 years, covering management consultant roles for all levels, functions, and sectors. They offer three core recruitment services: Reactive, Proactive, and Retained, which caters to the needs of various clients. Based in London, they cater to the UK, Europe, USA, and the rest of the world.
The Old Town Hall, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8YB
Broome Yasar Partnership is a Corporate Affairs and Investors Relation recruitment specialist that delivers staff for Senior Appointments. They also place interim managers in the following Communications disciplines across the UK: Public Affairs, Public Relations, Internal Communications, and Media Relations. Broome Yasar Partnership also sources professionals internationally in North America and Asia-Pacific.
Tallis House, 2 Tallis Street, City of London, London, EC4Y 0AB
Rushe Consulting is a specialist consultancy that provides innovative staffing solutions to a wide range of companies in Northern Ireland. They work with various clients, ranging from small businesses to huge corporations. They recruit both interim and permanent personnel at all levels in the areas of Accountancy, Banking, Financial Services, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Management, and Support Staff. The company is based in Belfast.
7 Donegall Square West Belfast, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 6JH
KPP is an international recruitment specialist that was founded in 2012. They primarily cater to a broad range of clients in the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management departments from their London and Sydney branches. Operating across the UK, USA, EMEA, and APAC, they usually attract personnel for roles including Compliance Advisor, Credit Risk Manager, Internal Auditor, and Security Engineer.
1 Long Lane, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PG
Founded in 2009, Talent Focus is an executive search & selection and talent focusing consulting company that has offices in Edinburgh, London, and the US. Some roles they offer recruitment services for include Campus Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition Manager, Reward Manager, Senior Pre-Sales Consultant, Marketing Automation Consultant, In-house Senior Recruiter, and Finance Sales Specialist.
24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 8EG
Modum Search offers executive search and executive coaching services to an extensive client portfolio in the Fine Jewellery, Luxury Fashion, and Watches sectors. They have been in operation since 2017 and have been assigning talent for an array of vacancies. Modum Search also fills the head office's needs in various fields, such as Creative Buying, E-Commerce, Human Resources, Marketing, Merchandising, and Wholesale.
Unit 150, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7SJ
Major, Lindsey & Africa is a Legal search firm that offers various solutions to their clients and candidates, such as associate recruiting, partner recruiting, and in-house counsel recruiting. They handle roles such as Paralegal, Contract Attorney, Patent Agent, Compliance Associate, and so on. With offices across the EMEA, USA, and Asia Pacific, they have worked with AmLaw 100 and Magic Circle law firms, Fortune 1000, and FTSE 250 companies.
The Royal Exchange 2 Royal Exchange, City of London, London, EC3V 3DG
Anderson Hoare has over 25 years of recruitment experience. They are based in Central London and caters to clients looking to fill full-time, part-time, permanent, or temporary support staff vacancies. They also offer reference checks, background checks, HR consultancy, and payroll services.
25 Eccleston Place, Chelsea, London, SW1W 9NF
Boyden UK Interim Management is a recruitment specialist that places interim executives in the following industries across the UK: Consumer & Retail, FinTech, Travel, Leisure, Hospitality, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Technology. They also aid in delivering candidates for C-suite and Senior Executive positions in various disciplines such as Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Investor Relations, Sales, and General Management.
10 Philpot Lane, 5th Floor, City of London, London, EC3M 8AA
Consulting Point provides permanent and interim roles within the Management Consulting sector. Since their conception in 2003, they have worked closely with 160,000 consultants at all levels internationally through their offices in Leicester, London and Hong Kong.
70 Queen Victoria Street, City of London, London, EC4N 4SJ
Delenda Executive Search and Talent has a wealth of experience in providing multi-sector recruitment services across the UK and internationally. For over five years, they have been operating for employers in the Corporate Communications, Digital, Financial PR, and Public Affairs markets. They work closely with fintech consultancies and start-up tech clients from its London branch.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Sam Allen Associates is a global search firm offering executive search and talent evaluation services. They recruit for Chairpeople, Non-Executive Directors and Executives at Board Level vacancies, including Senior Management roles reporting to the Board. Their clients are based in the UK, Europe, the Pacific, the Middle East and North America. Clients include Dunelm, Landmark Group, Radley London, Arriva, and Stagecoach.
12th Floor, The Pinsent Masons Building, 30 Crown Place, City of London, London, EC2A 4ES
Davies & Robson is a Northants-based consultancy that specialises in supplying executive and management professionals to the Supply Chain and Logistics sector. Covering permanent and interim placements, they have worked with a variety of retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers. Their client base includes Lafarge, Manheim, Fowler Welch, Hutchinsons, Taylor Woodrow, Ocura Healthcare Furniture, SimplyCook, and more.
3 Church Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7UR
Wave Search is a global recruitment agency that focuses on the recruitment of Digital, Data & Analytics, AI, Cloud Solutions personnel. Based in Kent, they work with start-up companies or large businesses.
Innovation House, Innovation Way, Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9FF
Hanover Search Group is an executive search recruitment company that specialises in providing manpower to industries like Banking and Insurance. The company has over 20 years of experience and has six offices including in Dublin, Los Angeles, and New York. They also offer other services like leadership solutions, market intelligence and outplacement solutions.
1 King Street, City of London, London, EC2V 8AU
SPK Search is a Venture Capital recruitment specialist. Established in 2014, by a founder with more than 22 years of experience, they have worked with companies in SaaS, Smart Energy, Medtech, AI, Fintech, and more. They recruit across the UK and Europe.
Kemp House, City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Curtis Reed Associates exclusively deals with recruitment in IT, catering to permanent and contract positions. Since their operations started in 1998, they have served a variety of clients including, but not limited to, start-ups, consultancy firms, blue chip corporations, investment banks and telecommunications companies. For candidates, they offer mock interviews and CV writing advice, to name a few additional services. They are located in the City of London
Peek house, City of London, London, EC3M 1EB
Mind Recruitment Group Ltd is a trusted talent acquisition entity that deals exclusively with the executive search, IT Sales, and Technology markets. Serving employers across the UK and internationally, they assign job seekers to various contract and permanent positions. These include Analysts/Programmers and Project Managers. The company was recognised as the Technology Recruitment Firm of the Year 2016 by the Australia Business Awards.
Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6LG
Laundry Recruitment Services is an agency based in Tunbridge Wells that provides recruitment solutions to the Laundry sector. In the past, they have successfully recruited for General Managers, Engineering Managers, Field Engineers, Transport Managers, Production Managers, and Project Managers. They work to make contract, part-time or permanent placements throughout the UK.
The Covers, Ashley Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8UA
York-based Alaska Black recruits for a wide range of roles within the FMCG, Building Services, Engineering, Facilities Management, Finance, and Human Resources sectors nationwide. They also cover Senior Level Appointments for organisations undergoing periods of significant changes such as mergers, succession planning, and acquisitions.
3 Westfield House, Millfield Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6GA
The expertise of Adam Recruitment extends to Digital & Tech, Marketing & PR, HR, Agency, and Executive assignments. Some roles they recruit for are Solutions Architect, SEO Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Campaign Manager, Communications Executive, HR Advisor, Associate Director, Head of Commercial, and more. Based in London and Manchester, Adam was formed in 2005 and has since worked with companies such as Simply Be, On the Beach, and Trak Global.
5th Floor, Margolis Building, Manchester, Lancashire, M4 1DY
Finiti Search is a global Sales specialist recruitment agency in the FinTech industry that has been established in 2007. They also provide executive search services to clients, hiring personnel such as Product Owners, Sales Directors, and Heads of Region. Some other roles they fill include Business Development Manager, New Business Sales, Head of Sales, and Product Specialist. The company is based in London.
288 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 4QP
FFP International Search was established in 1999, formerly known as Cracknell Bracey Technology Search and Selection. They are a recruitment consultancy that provides resourcing and recruitment solutions to several business sectors in the UK. The agency recruits for various roles in several practices, including Software, Telecoms, IT Services, FMCG, and Market Research. The company is based in Buckinghamshire and has offices in France and Russia.
6 Boston Drive, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5YS
TRI Consulting provides permanent, contract, part-time, and temporary staffing support for companies across the UK. From their headquarters in London, they have been helping fill vacancies in the Call Centre & Customer Service sector since 2008. They cover recruitment for a wide variety of disciplines, including Account Management, Administration/Office Support, General, IT, Non-Profit, and Sales.
26-28 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BA
TAY Associates is an award-winning recruitment firm that provides permanent, fixed-term contract or temporary personnel for PA, Admin, and Support jobs. The company recruits for roles like Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistants, Receptionist, Secretary, and more in London and in the UK. The company has been serving their clients since 1999 and are REC accredited.
Boston House, 63-64 New Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2M 1JJ
TWX Recruitment is based in Nottinghamshire, but recruits UK-wide and abroad. They cover multiple markets, with their main specialisms being Technical Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Leadership roles. These are mainly for Oil & Gas, Food & Drink Manufacturing and Retail Ops employers. The agency also helps with succession planning and workforce skill gap assessments.
Awsworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2WX
Established in 2004, Barracuda Search is a specialist recruitment agency in the Consumer Products, Retail, Fashion, Grocery, and F&B, Leisure & Hospitality sectors. The company provides staffing for Board Appointments, Finance, Commercial & Trading, Marketing & Customer, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Transformation & Business Development, Digital, E-Commerce & Technology, Supply Chain & Logistics roles. The agency is based in Westminster, London.
Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY
Round Peg Search is a recruitment firm established in 2007. The company provides its services to the Business industry, and covers roles such as General Management, Sustainability, Digital & Data, Sales & Marketing, Operations & Logistics, and Non-Executive. Some of the roles they fill include Vice President, Market Director, Director, and Chairman. The firm is based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
UNIT 6B, WINGBURY COURTYARD BUSINESS VILLAGE, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4LW
Owen Reed is a specialist recruitment company for Legal, with dedicated divisions for Legal Support, Virtual PA and Document Production & Proofreading. Extending opportunities across the UK and beyond, they cater to permanent, contract and virtual vacancies. Located in the City of London, their team is accessible 24/7 and has experience serving over 50% of national top 200 law firms.
8 Devonshire Square, City of London, London, EC2M 4YJ
Swindale Parks Recruitment is a Bromsgrove-based agency that caters to clients of all sizes from SMEs to household-name global organisations across the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, and its surrounding areas. Backed with over 20 years of expertise, they continue to recruit within a number of markets namely Sales & Marketing, Creative, Commercial, Executive, Finance, IT, Operations, and Technical.
Basepoint Business Centre, Bromsgrove Technology Park, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3ET
Synergy Recruitment mainly handles Commercial office-based vacancies including Accounting & Finance, Customer Service and Administration. Recruiting for entry level up to Senior Management level roles, either permanent or on a contract basis. Based in Macclesfield, they recruit for businesses across Cheshire. They are a corporate member of the REC and were awarded the 2019 Start-Up Business of the Year by the North East Cheshire Business Awards
Beechfield House, Winterton Way, Lyme Green Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0LP
Larbey Evans provides recruitment solutions to the Legal sector, and their areas of expertise include Administration, Finance, HR, and IT. The agency is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, and they offer their services to UK, US and International Law firms. Some of the roles they recruit for include Team Assistant, Business Analyst, Trade Marks Paralegal, Legal PA, and more.
6th Floor, 125 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1AR
We operate a confidential service for clients looking for Senior Managers and Executives. We operate in various Engineering/Technical industries and our service is available across the UK. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we can provide more information on our expert headhunting services. We service both interim and permanent vacancies in Scotland and UK wide. Get in touch with us today for professional service and no upfront costs.
5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH2 4AN
MultiTask Personnel is an established staffing solutions provider of contract, temporary, and permanent personnel across Manchester, Sheffield, and surrounding areas. Founded in 2010, and a corporate member of the Institute of Recruiters, they primarily focus on the Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Support, Environmental Services, Managed Services, Mechanical & Electrical, and Property sectors.
Amberley Court, 101 Effingham Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1BL