Head of Academy (Financial Planning)

Recruit UK are working with a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Financial Planning Academy to join their financial planning team.

This fast growing but well-established academy are looking for someone experience to head up the team, where you will manage passionate individuals looking to become Financial Advisers. This role is perfect for someone who’s already working within training role and has a drive and joy in helping others.

This role is based in Northampton but after an initial training/establishing period, you will work on a remote basis, travelling to other offices, where required.

Duties:

• Lead and grow the financial adviser academy program
• Design and deliver structured training programs for new entrants
• Recruitment – oversee selection, assessment and onboarding processes
• Provide mentoring and coaching to help others reach their career goals
• Set clear performance objectives, monitor progress and deliver regular reviews
• Ensure all programmes meet FCA and internal compliance standards

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £110,000
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working for first 6 months, then move to a remote role, with occasional travel
• 7% pension contribution
• 25 days holiday +/- 5 days
• Christmas closure
• Private medical insurance
• 2 volunteer days per year
• Training and education fund
• Flexible benefits program

Skills and experience required:

• Proven leadership skills within Financial Planning or academy/graduate programmes
• In depth knowledge of financial planning and FCA regulations
• Genuine passion for developing future financial planners