Company secretaries and administrators SOC 4214

Company secretaries and administrators (SOC 4214) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. It is classified as medium skilled and would need to be added to the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage Occupation List before employers could sponsor for it. There are closely related roles that do qualify, listed further down.

What does a company secretaries and administrator do?

Company secretaries (excluding professional/chartered company secretaries) file and maintain company records, translate notes and dictation into typewritten form and perform other clerical tasks within commercial organisations.

Typical tasks

opens, sorts, distributes and files correspondence (both hard copy and electronic)
uses appropriate software to produce correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations and other documents from drafts, handwritten copy or by transcribing dictation
deals directly with routine correspondence
files and retrieves documents, sets up and maintains filing systems and reproduces copies of documentation as required
keeps appointments diary, makes travel arrangements and arranges conference and other functions
arranges meetings, circulates agenda and other meeting documents, attends meetings, and takes and prepares minutes
answers, screens, handles and directs telephone requests and enquiries, takes messages and forwards to the appropriate member of staff
undertakes reception responsibilities by greeting visitors and arranging refreshments
ensures office supplies such as stationery and equipment are maintained

Typical entry routes and qualifications

There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants to professional secretarial courses typically require GCSEs/S grades. NVQs/SVQs in Administration are available at levels 2, 3 and 4.

Visa sponsorship requirements

SponsorshipNot eligible

Skill levelMedium Skilled (RQF Level 3+)

Visa issuanceSoon

What this means for you

SOC 4214 is classified as medium skilled but does not currently appear on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List, so it's not currently eligible for new sponsorship.

If you're interested in this field, you have a few options:

Check the eligible alternative occupation codes listed below — some closely related roles do qualify.
Explore other visa routes that may not require employer sponsorship.
Search for roles under eligible SOC codes in a similar field.

Roles under SOC 4214

Company secretaries and administrators

Frequently asked questions

Can company secretaries and administrators get a UK Skilled Worker visa?

Not under SOC 4214. Company secretaries and administrators is classified as Medium Skilled, which doesn't meet the requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship right now. That said, some closely related occupation codes in the same field are eligible, so have a look at the related codes section on this page.

What job titles are covered by SOC 4214?

SOC 4214 covers a range of company secretaries and administrators roles, including: Company secretaries and administrators. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.

What are my visa options if I work as a company secretaries and administrators?

SOC 4214 itself doesn't qualify, but that doesn't mean you're out of options. The most common workaround is finding a closely related role that falls under an eligible SOC code. We've listed any eligible alternatives further up this page. It's also worth looking into visa routes that aren't tied to a specific occupation, like the Global Talent visa, Graduate visa, or High Potential Individual visa.

This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.