Company secretary fundamentals

Professional Development

Overview

This course will give you an overview of the role of a Company Secretary and the various duties and responsibilities required in the role. It will provide a governance framework within which to work, as well reviewing specific duties for certain jurisdictions and administrative duties typical for all jurisdictions.

Delivery

This course will be delivered through Microsoft Teams

Suitable For

New and experienced Company Secretaries, paralegals, company directors and administrators who look after the statutory filings for their companies. Whether you are looking to move into a Company Secretary role or are currently in one and are looking for ways to streamline the process, this programme will provide lots of practical examples for you.

10 Nov 2026    View session times
10 Nov 2026    09:30 - 10:30
1.00 CPD hours
1 hour
Online Classroom Live
All times on this page are in the Europe/London timezone.

Company secretary fundamentals

Start Date: 10 Nov 2026

Cost: GBP 70.00

Session content

  • Definitions of Company Secretary
  • When do you need a Company Secretary?
  • Core duties from a governance perspective
  • Detailed list of core duties
  • Review of several specific jurisdictions’ Company Secretary duties for comparison
  • Supporting Chair & Directors
  • Reporting lines
  • Ensuring effective audit trails – introduction
  • Statutory record keeping – introduction

Learning outcomes

Having attended this course, delegates will:

  • Have a clearer understanding of the breadth and depth of knowledge that a company secretary is required to hold
  • Understand the duties and responsibilities that a company secretary is responsible for
  • Know how the company secretary role is fundamental to the effective running of a company

Heather-Anne Hubbell

Governance specialist

Heather-Anne Hubbell is a tax and risk specialist with an extensive legacy in financial services, strategic planning and governance who designs and delivers directors and company secretary training based on her experience as a director and company secretary and on working with global financial institutions and their directors’ responsibilities. Heather-Anne now provides risk, governance and strategic transformation services to a range of international clients, as well as running a number of businesses in the UK and Channel Islands.

Company Secretary Programme

For a clear understanding of the responsibilities and knowledge required for effective company secretarial work.


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