Governance Market Survey 2026: The Reality of the Role Today

The most detailed picture of the UK governance market.

5 minutes. Fully anonymous. Results shared with participants and the wider governance community.

In partnership with the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.

Optional prize draw: win one of two £100 John Lewis vouchers.

Group Company Secretary / Director of Governance

General Counsel & Company Secretary (combined role)

Deputy Company Secretary / Head of Governance

Senior governance professional (e.g. Senior Assistant Company Secretary / Senior Manager)

Governance professional (e.g. Assistant Company Secretary / Manager)

Junior governance professional (e.g. Company Secretarial Assistant / Governance Officer / Assistant Manager)

Partner / Director (professional services)

Other (please specify)

Less than 6 months

6-12 months

1-2 years

2-3 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

Less than 6 months

6-12 months

1-2 years

2-3 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

Full-time basis

Part-time basis

Interim / contract basis

Chartered Governance Institute qualification (GradCG / ACG / FCG)

Solicitor

Accountant

Barrister

None

Other (please specify)