Isle of Man | Group-wide role

We are seeking an experienced and trusted Company Secretary to join our privately owned group, based in the Isle of Man. This is a senior, group-wide role with responsibility for governance and company secretarial matters across entities in the Isle of Man, the UK and Jersey.

This position plays a central role in supporting boards and senior stakeholders, ensuring the group’s statutory, regulatory and governance obligations are met with rigour, accuracy and professionalism. It will suit an established Company Secretary who enjoys combining technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach in a complex, multi-entity environment.

The role

As Company Secretary, you will act as the key point of expertise for company secretarial and governance matters across the group. You will work closely with directors, trustees and advisers, providing assurance, guidance and high-quality execution across all jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Company Secretary for group entities in the Isle of Man, UK and Jersey
• Supporting boards and shareholders through the effective organisation of meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions
• Ensuring timely and accurate statutory filings, annual returns and confirmation statements
• Maintaining statutory registers, corporate records and beneficial ownership information
• Managing incorporations, restructurings and dissolutions of companies and associated trust structures
• Keeping governance frameworks, internal processes and documentation up to date with evolving legislation
• Acting as a key liaison point with trustees, banks, legal, tax and finance advisers
• Overseeing day-to-day company secretarial administration, including digital filing systems, registers, checklists and execution of documents

While the role carries clear senior responsibility, it also requires someone who is comfortable remaining close to the detail and ensuring work is done properly and on time.

About you

You will be an experienced Company Secretary or senior corporate administrator with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to operate at board level.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a company secretarial or corporate governance role within a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment
• Strong working knowledge of Isle of Man, UK and Jersey company law, with experience of JFSC requirements highly desirable
• Hands-on experience drafting minutes and resolutions, managing statutory filings, and overseeing incorporations and dissolutions
• Confidence using company secretarial systems such as Quantios and document management platforms
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear, professional communication skills and the credibility to work effectively with senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• ICSA / CGI qualified or close to qualification, or an equivalent legal or governance qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development and a strong technical foundation

Why join Dandara?

Dandara is a privately owned property group with a long-term outlook and a strong reputation for quality. Since 1988, we have delivered over 12,000 homes and commercial properties across the UK and Isle of Man, earning more than 100 industry awards along the way.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of group-wide governance in a stable, well-established business, while enjoying the professional responsibility and lifestyle benefits of being based in the Isle of Man.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (3x salary, with option to increase to 4x)
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

If you are a qualified Company Secretary looking for a senior, trusted role with real influence and longevity, we would be pleased to hear from you.