Brio Retirement Living – part of Places for People – has welcomed retirement industry expert Stephanie Briggs to its team, as she takes on the brand-new role of Southern Sales Manager for its South London and Cotswold luxury developments.

Stephanie will oversee the sales teams at both Button House in Hackbridge, and Beechwood Park in Stow-on-the-Wold. She brings a wealth of experience with her since a career change 16 years ago from Forensic Crime Scene Investigator to property professional and later living expert.

Stephanie explains: “I spent many years in forensics which was a great career, but following a complete 180 over 16 years ago, I am now so happy working in the later living industry which provides huge job satisfaction – especially in my new role at Brio. I’ve only just started in my position here, but I already feel like one of the Brio family. Not only are our homeowners’ content and happy but the team is too – I’ve never known a company look after each and every person so well.”

Stephanie is looking forward to bringing her vast experience to the role which includes previous knowledge from working in positions at Birchgrove, McCarthy Stone and The Senior Move Partnership.

She continued: “My new role includes strategic planning and growth at our Button House development in Hackbridge where I’ve already spent time with our fantastic team and homeowners. It’s a truly vibrant place to live and the surrounding area is so fantastic – I’m loving exploring Hackbridge and the wider area of Sutton and beyond. I’m learning so much about what’s on offer here from everyone that is lucky enough to call Button House their home.”

In addition to supporting her sales team, Stephanie will be working closely with prospective residents and their families to help them discover all the benefits that retirement living has to offer at Button House. From building trusted relationships to guiding customers through every step of their retirement living journey.

Jess Nicoll, National Sales & Marketing Manager at Brio, added: “Stephanie joins us with a wealth of experience in the retirement living and later living sector, bringing with her a strong background in business development, customer engagement, relationship building, and supporting people as they make important lifestyle decisions.

“Her passion for helping people find the right community and her commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences make her a fantastic addition to the Brio family. At Brio, we believe retirement living is about so much more than finding a beautiful home. It’s about creating vibrant communities where people can thrive, stay connected, enjoy new experiences, and make the most of every day. Stephanie shares that vision, and we’re excited to see the positive impact she will make across our southern developments.”

Outside of work Stephanie enjoys spending time with her partner, their two border terriers, and two cats. She enjoys keeping active by going to the gym, running and horse riding.

Button House boasts a new collection of 80 stylish assisted living apartments, situated over four floors, all accessible by lift and stairs. The community features a range of beautiful one- and two-bedroom homes all suitably designed for those over the age of 55. Each home comes with a private and spacious balcony, plus a range of exciting onsite facilities including a fitness studio, the award winning Slate & Grain brasserie, bar and coffee lounge, a community hub and more, and homeowners can shirk their domestic responsibilities, with cleaning, laundry and pet sitting services that free up time for doing the fun things in life – like spending time with their grandchildren, exploring the local area which is surrounded by historic towns, villages and parks, or visiting London which is only 25 minutes away by train.

Button House is located within the vibrant New Quarter Mill development and offers a wonderful atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. Perfect for those looking to move into a community that makes life easier, more enjoyable and ultimately a great place to live. And, quietly waiting in the wings is the provision of flexible care and support packages, on offer 24/7 should homeowners need it, meaning every second of life can be enjoyed without worry.

For those interested in homes at Button House, a summer incentive has just launched where homes reserved by 31st August 2026 will enjoy four years’ complimentary service charge — plus a hassle-free move service