We are working with a fast-growing, highly regarded wealth management business undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. As part of this, they are looking to appoint an experienced Training & Competence Manager to support and develop their Financial Planning population.

This is a key hire within a collaborative, advisory-led environment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping adviser capability, maintaining high regulatory standards, and supporting a client-centric culture.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership within the T&C function, you will be responsible for supervising Financial Planners across a regional patch, supporting both trainee and established advisers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as first line Supervisor to Financial Planners across Pensions, Investments and Protection
• Supporting Trainee Financial Planners through to Competent Adviser Status (CAS)
• Conducting competency assessments for new joiners (including acquisitions)
• Delivering training interventions, role plays, observations and coaching
• Monitoring ongoing competency of CAS advisers in line with the T&C Scheme
• Analysing KPIs to identify development areas and implementing tailored CPD plans
• Working closely with Compliance and Training teams to maintain and develop training materials
• Promoting a strong, client-focused and compliant culture across the adviser base

This role requires regular travel across the Central region (Nottingham, Birmingham, Norwich, Peterborough) to maintain strong visibility and engagement with advisers.

About You

You will be an experienced T&C professional already operating at this level within a regulated financial services environment.

Key requirements:

• Level 4 qualified (minimum)
• Current experience in a Training & Competence / supervisory role
• Strong background in wealth management or banking (structured environments preferred)
• Proven experience supervising Financial Planners across full advice areas
• Strong understanding of FCA regulation, T&C frameworks, and conduct risk
• Experience coaching and developing advisers to improve performance and competency
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to challenge and influence where needed
• Highly organised, self-sufficient and comfortable managing your own workload

Desirable:

• Experience supervising Pension Transfer Specialists (PTS)
• Additional qualifications (e.g. AF7, G60, ER1)
• Previous experience as a Financial Adviser

Why Apply?

• Join a business in a significant growth phase with strong investment and long-term vision
• Play a key role in developing adviser capability and shaping T&C frameworks
• Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking and professional environment
• Hybrid/remote working with autonomy and flexibility

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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