A trainee company secretary is a junior level position within a company's secretarial team. They provide support to the team and are responsible for developing their skills so that they can be promoted internally. Trainees typically report to the Assistant Company Secretary and are offered study support and competitive salaries.

The career progression of a company secretary can lead to becoming a chief executive or managing director with experience. Alternatively, one could work as a freelance consultant or part-time company secretary for multiple smaller businesses.

The job description of a junior corporate secretary in the UK includes tasks such as photocopying, binding, and storing company documents, updating contact details on the company database, answering incoming calls and taking messages, and collecting and distributing incoming post and deliveries.

To become a company secretary in the UK, there are no specific qualifications required by law. However, it is recommended to have a degree in law, business, finance, or a related field. Additionally, having a professional qualification from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) can be beneficial. Other important skills include excellent communication skills, the ability to work with colleagues at all levels, integrity, knowledge and interest in governance and company law, and the ability to absorb and process lots of information.