We all age. The challenge is to age well. At Retirement Villages Group, we give people the choices, independence, and community they need to live life without compromise.
We don’t assume how people should live - we empower them to decide for themselves. Our growing network of communities supports individuality, diversity, and spirit, while we work towards transforming the independent retirement living market in the UK.
We’re ambitious. We’re values-driven. And we’re just getting started.
As Company Secretary, you’ll be the guardian of governance, compliance, and corporate risk management across a complex, fast-growing, multi-entity business (currently c.55 entities and counting).
You’ll work closely with the Board, Executive Team, and wider business - going beyond traditional company secretarial duties to cover GDPR/Data Protection (as DPO), risk, assurance, and strategic governance projects.
You’ll have administrative support for routine filings, freeing you to focus on high-impact governance frameworks, Board effectiveness, and risk oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Board & Governance
- Arrange, attend, and minute key Board and committee meetings
- Prepare Board packs and follow up on agreed actions
- Advise on governance best practice, company law, and policy
- Lead Board effectiveness reviews and governance improvements
Entity Management & Compliance
- Oversee statutory registers and Companies House filings
- Manage incorporations, restructures, and intercompany agreements
- Maintain an up-to-date group structure chart
- Mentor junior governance talent in the team
Risk, Assurance & Data Protection
- Act as DPO, ensuring GDPR compliance across the Group
- Maintain and develop the Corporate Risk Register
- Oversee KYC, due diligence, and supplier governance processes
- Liaise on insurance coverage and renewals
Projects & Document Management
- Develop and maintain document management systems
- Support risk-based projects and assurance reviews
- Embed governance and compliance into operational processes
What We’re Looking For
- Significant senior CoSec/governance experience in a multi-entity group
- Strong knowledge of UK Company Law & Companies Act
- Experience as a Data Protection Officer or equivalent GDPR lead
- Exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills
- ICSA (CGI) qualification or equivalent (desirable)
- Commercial mindset, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive matters
- Property sector experience a plus but not essential
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-led organisation shaping the future of ageing
- Work at the heart of a growing, values-driven business
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on governance at scale
- Central London location with hybrid working potential
- Competitive salary + benefits package
Our Values
- Age Well - Create a world where everyone can age well
- Community - Believe in the power of community
- Keep Improving - Get things done and keep making them better
- Invest Wisely - Treat every penny as if it were our own
- Planet Positive - Recognise the climate emergency and take action
- One Team - Succeed, fail, and learn together
