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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paraplanner to join a modern, forward-thinking financial planning practice in Basingstoke. This is an excellent chance to become part of a growing and well-established wealth management firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused advice. Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will support highly successful Financial Planners by providing detailed technical analysis and suitability reports, helping to deliver tailored financial planning solutions to clients. Key Responsibilities: Preparing detailed suitability reports across pensions, investments, protection, and tax planning Conducting technical research and analysis to support client recommendations Assisting with pre- and post-meeting work for Financial Planners Reviewing existing client arrangements and identifying planning opportunities Liaising with providers and internal teams to ensure smooth case progression Supporting ongoing client servicing, including annual reviews About You: Previous experience as a Paraplanner within a financial planning environment Strong technical knowledge across pensions, investments, and wider financial planning areas Diploma qualified (Level 4), with progress towards Chartered status desirable Excellent attention to detail and report writing skills Strong organisational and communication skills A proactive and team-focused approach What's on Offer: Basic salary to £47,000 Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Competitive company benefits Opportunity to join a growing, highly regarded firm Supportive and collaborative working environment Clear progression opportunities, including support towards further qualifications This is an excellent opportunity for a Paraplanner looking to join a progressive firm where they can continue to develop their technical expertise and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning.

Pensions Team Leader Here at Alexander Lloyd, we are currently working with a well-known third-party administrator to support their search for a Pensions Team Leader to lead and develop their administration team. You could be a senior pensions administrator that has experience in deputising for the team leader and has checked juniors work or already a team leader for your next challenge. Role & Responsibilities: Motivate and develop the pension administration team Work closely with the manager of the team and deputise where neccessary Act as the escalation point for any complaints Conduct performance reviews with the team to ensure they are receiving the correct development and support Essential Criteria: Strong technical knowledge in defined benefit pension administration, including manual calculations Experience in leading teams This role is hybrid to Leeds, 2 days per week so if this position is of interest reach out to discuss further today! Please quote 52426 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

IFA Administrator Location: Meriden Salary: Up to £30,000 Benefits: 8% Employer Pension Contribution, BUPA Private Healthcare, Free Parking The Opportunity Our client is a highly regarded and growing firm of Independent Financial Planners, currently seeking an experienced IFA Administrator to join their successful and expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual looking to further their career within a supportive and professional Wealth Management environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting Financial Planners and delivering a first-class service to clients, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative support to Financial Planners. Act as a key point of contact between Planners, Paraplanners, clients, and product providers. Manage and coordinate adviser diaries, appointments, and client reviews. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records on back-office systems. Prepare client review packs and post-meeting documentation. Process Letters of Authority and obtain information from providers. Assist with the preparation of Suitability Letters following client meetings. Submit and monitor new business applications through to completion. Process a variety of financial planning transactions, including: ISA contributions Pension transfers Fund switches In-house DFM investments Liaise with clients and providers to ensure an efficient and professional service is maintained at all times. Skills & Experience A minimum of 3 years' experience within a Financial Planning, Wealth Management, or IFA environment. Strong understanding of pensions, investments, and protection products. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proactive and professional approach to work. Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team. Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above). Level 3 Financial Planning qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous, although not essential. Training & Development Our client is committed to supporting employee development and can offer: Support towards professional Financial Planning qualifications. Ongoing training and development. Exposure to a wide range of financial planning and wealth management services. Benefits Competitive salary of up to £30,000, dependent upon experience. 8% employer pension contribution. BUPA private healthcare. Free on-site parking. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Excellent long-term career prospects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Planning Administrator seeking a new challenge with a forward-thinking and growing Wealth Management firm. To apply, please submit your CV to NJR Recruitment quoting reference NJR16776 . Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to respond to candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role.

Client Service Administrator - Financial Planning Location: Nottingham Salary: Full-Time Permanent NJR Recruitment is excited to be representing a well-established, independent financial planning firm in their search for a Client Service Co-ordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with financial planning admin experience who's passionate about delivering exceptional service to clients and working closely with financial advisers and paraplanners. Benefits: days holiday + bank holidays 2. Private Medical Insurance 3. Life Assurance 4. Income Protection 5. Company Pension Key Responsibilities: 1. Liaise with clients and providers via phone, email, and video 2. Support Financial Planners with day-to-day tasks and client file management 3. Book appointments, manage diaries, and prepare detailed meeting packs 4. Submit instructions to platforms and providers 5. Maintain client records and ensure all data is accurately updated in back-office systems (Intelligent Office) 6. Collaborate with paraplanners and key stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of the Financial Planning Service What We're Looking For: 1. Previous experience in a financial planning admin or support role 2. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) 3. Familiarity with Intelligent Office (IO) 4. Excellent organisational and communication skills 5. A proactive, team-oriented individual with strong attention to detail If this sounds like you apply directly or for further information speak to one of our specialist consultants quoting reference NJR 16779

Job Title: Technical Paraplanner Industry: Financial Planning Location: Hereford Salary: £50-70,000 Job Reference: 10235 Job Description: Are you a technical paraplanner, looking to step into Financial Advice? Or perhaps you have experience as an IFA, doing your own paraplanning, but looking for a new opportunity that can offer a client book? We are working on a unique and exciting opportunity for a Paraplanner to join a Financial Planning firm near Hereford. This role will see you working closely alongside the MD of the firm, taking over an existing HNW client book over the course of a year or two. Whilst you build up the client relationships, and the MD transitions away from the book, you will supporting with paraplanning duties for that client book. Duties: Writing technical suitability reports and product research Cashflow modelling Attending client meetings and building upon the strong relationships Working closely with the other IFA's, and back office team Adhering to strict FCA regulations and ensuring compliance regulations met Benefits: Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications Discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working 6% pension contribution 25 days holiday Birthday off Buy and sell scheme Private medical insurance 4x DIS Progression opportunities available if interested Exam funding and support to continue qualifications Skills and experience required: Level 4 Diploma minimum, ideally Chartered Extensive experience working in a Paraplanning role, ideally a client facing one Passionate to move into a Financial Adviser position in the future Strong knowledge of UK products and FCA regulations

NEW to market Our client is a successful local IFA business and they are currently looking for an experienced Paraplanner to join their team based in Brighton, Sussex We need fully qualified experienced Paraplanners who have ideally worked in an IFA environment You will be in a team supporting successful IFA's The client is happy to pay £40-50000 dependent on experience and qualifications After initial training the client will allow Hybrid working but you will still need to be accessible to the local office Feel free to call Jason at Astral for more details as we have Paraplanner roles across Sussex

These opportunities are so rare! We are looking for a trainee IFA to join one of the areas market leading, award winning IFA firms This client is a multi branch IFA business and probably the leading Sussex based IFA firm The client is ready to train the successful candidate and give you the chance to become an IFA in this lucrative industry Most IFA's who are established earn 6 figures so this is a great opportunity We are seeking someone who has already passed and gained their Level 4 Diploma in Financial Services The ideal candidate will be a Paraplanner who has had client contact or a Mortgage Broker looking to step up All leads provided All training Office based in brighton Mon-Fri 9-5 Full Benefits package Bonus package Please only apply if you have Level 4 Diploma and some form of Financial Services experience We wont consider applicants who have gained the exam but have no experience within the sector

Full Time, Up to £32,000 Taunton Hybrid working (3 days in office) This opportunity would suit an experienced Financial Services Administrator or Client Administrator who enjoys being a key part of the advice process and wants to work in a modern, growing financial planning business. If you enjoy keeping things organised, supporting advisers and paraplanners, liaising with providers and making sure clients receive an excellent service, this could be a very good opportunity. This is a varied role where you will play an important part in supporting the delivery of the advice service. You will be involved in new business processing, keeping client records up to date, handling letters of authority, working with providers and third parties, and helping ensure Financial Planners have everything they need to support clients effectively. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, supporting pipeline progression, assisting with meeting preparation and helping deliver a high standard of service across the business. The Business This is a growing and ambitious financial planning and wealth management business with a strong focus on delivering high quality advice and an exceptional client experience. The firm is investing heavily in technology, operational efficiency and the long term development of its people. It is building a modern advice business designed to make financial planning more accessible, efficient and valuable for clients, while also creating a supportive and progressive environment for staff. This is an opportunity to join a business that is continuing to evolve, where administration is seen as a key part of delivering excellent outcomes for both clients and advisers. The Role Working as a Client Administrator, you will support Financial Planners, Personal Assistants and Paraplanners with the administration involved in delivering the advice service. This is a broad and hands on role. Responsibilities will include taking ownership of the new business application process, processing new business within agreed service levels, working with providers and other third parties, handling letters of authority and transfer authorities, issuing documentation, maintaining accurate records on internal systems, assisting with pipeline updates and helping ensure planners are fully prepared for client meetings. You will also deal with telephone queries, support the management of incoming and outgoing post when required, help resolve outstanding issues, and look for ways to improve processes and client outcomes. Previous experience within financial services and in a client focused administration role will be important, along with strong organisational skills, good communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Experience with industry systems or back office systems would be helpful, although training can be provided where needed. The Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience Hybrid working with 3 days in the office Private Medical Insurance Medicash Health Cash Plan Pension plan with 5% employer contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution Group Income Protection at 75% of base salary Group Life Assurance at 4x base salary 28 days holiday, rising to 30 days after 2 years of service Applying To find out more about this opportunity, simply apply here. One of our team will be in touch to talk you through the role in more detail and, if it feels like the right fit, we will support you through the interview process.

We currently have an exclusive role for an experienced Senior Pension Administrator to join an In House pension team to predominantly work on the Company's closed Defined Benefit (DB) scheme, with the opportunity to also get involved on the DC scheme including engagement with current employees as part of their general retirement planning journey. This is a great opportunity for a technically strong administrator looking to take on quality checking and key annual project responsibilities, as well as involvement in the wider workings of an in-house pension scheme. This role would suit someone who enjoys a mix of operational delivery, technical problem-solving, and contributing to broader scheme projects. Main duties To play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant pension administration services to DB members. Handle a varied workload that combines day-to-day operations with more complex technical work, pensioner payroll, project support and end to end scheme events such as pensions increase. Quality checking of casework completed by the team to ensure it meets high standards and is delivered in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Processing the monthly pensioner payroll, including associated reconciliations and payments Managing the annual pension increase exercise end-to-end Assisting with other annual and triennial projects What We're Looking For: Significant experience in Defined Benefit pension administration and an understanding of Defined Contribution Schemes. Strong technical knowledge of DB schemes, including benefit calculations and annual exercises. Pensioner payroll experience ideal although full training can be provided to successful candidate. Proven ability to handle complex cases and provide quality assurance / peer review on colleagues' work. Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to meeting SLAs and deadlines. What's in it for you? This is a great opportunity for a technically strong administrator looking to take on quality checking and key annual project responsibilities, as well as involvement in the wider workings of an in-house pension scheme. There are opportunities to take an active role within various committees and employee engagement sessions as well as to develop skills in relation to governance and risk management. You will also be offered a Competitive salary Holiday entitlement and Generous Pension Scheme Please quote 52427 when calling Sarah at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

DB Administration Manager Here at Alexander Lloyd, we are currently working with a well-known third-party administrator to support their search for a DB Administration Manager to oversee the administration and contact centre operations, driving excellent member and client service and ensuring full pension scheme compliance. Role & Responsibilities: Lead pension administration operations and service delivery teams. Ensure accurate processing of member benefits and events. Monitor performance, quality, and compliance standards. Drive process improvements and operational efficiency. Manage, develop, and support administration teams. Handle escalations and enhance the customer experience. Build strong stakeholder relationships and support client onboarding. Oversee audits, risk controls, systems, and data integrity. Essential Criteria: Must have significant experience in pensions administration Strong experience in managing multi-layered teams Good stakeholder management expertise This role is hybrid to a Leeds based office, 2 days per week so this opportunity offers the flexibility in working from home and collaborating with your teams in-person! Reach out directly or click apply today to learn more! Please quote 52425 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

A rare opportunity has opened within a highly respected global wealth advisory firm, joining a boutique-style Wealth Planning division known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and exceptional career progression. You'll be part of a high-performing pod structure supporting UHNW families, entrepreneurs, and private equity professionals, gaining exposure to some of the most complex and interesting planning scenarios in the industry. THE ROLE • Support two Advisers within a pod, delivering high-quality financial planning work • Produce detailed cashflow modelling and technical analysis for complex client affairs • Prepare suitability reports, financial plans, and supporting documentation • Attend client meetings and contribute to advice delivery • Collaborate closely with Directors, CRMs, and junior paraplanners • Maintain strong technical knowledge across tax, pensions, investments, and structuring • Play a key role in a detail-driven, high-performance team ABOUT YOU • Level 4 Diploma qualified (Chartered or working towards is a strong advantage) • Solid experience in a regulated paraplanning role • Exceptional attention to detail and confidence handling complex client scenarios • Clear, confident communicator able to simplify technical matters • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines • Ambitious, proactive, and motivated - someone who brings energy and initiative WHAT'S ON OFFER • A clear, structured pathway to Adviser • Exposure to sophisticated UHNW planning work • A supportive pod model designed for development and progression • The stability and scale of a global organisation with the feel of a close-knit team If you're an ambitious paraplanner looking for genuine progression and the chance to work at the top end of the market, I'd love to speak with you. Please email Ursula at Financial Divisions

NEW to market Our client is a successful Horsham based IFA business and they are currently looking for an experienced Paraplanner to join their team The client is happy to offer 2-3 days from home and 2-3 days in the office in Horsham We need fully qualified (or close to it) experienced Paraplanners who have ideally worked in an IFA environment The client is happy to pay circa £40-50000 dependent This is your chance to join a well established successful IFA firm Please only apply if you are able to travel into the office on a regular basis Opportunities across Sussex Feel free to call Jason at Astral or send your CV

Purpose of the role To provide both clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the firm. Specifically assisting the firms Financial Planners with day-to-day client management. Role and responsibilities: To always have the customer at the heart of everything you do. Providing an excellent level of service is your primary responsibility Effectively and efficiently onboarding new clients and service the existing clients Building effective relationships with customers, advisers and paraplanners in your immediate POD Positively contribute to the team morale and energy, be a great team player Communicating to clients effectively through various mediums (e.g. telephone, email etc) Willing to get involved in projects within the business, which may occur from time to time Essential attributes the successful candidate should possess: The successful candidate will be delivery orientated and a well organised individual, with experience within a financial planning environment. We are looking for someone who is CII or RO part qualified Knowledge of investment products ISAs, Pensions, Bonds Experience of using CRM systems Be a good team player Experience of challenging the status quo in respect of processes A strong passion for delivering excellent customer service A self-starter, who owns own development journey This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the directors of a small and well regarded IFA practice and have a key role in driving the business forwards.

Alexander Lloyd are currently partnered with a Growing Re-Insurance provider on a Proposition Governance Lead role that will provide independent challenge, regulatory insight, and governance assurance. You will be responsible for maintaining effective governance frameworks, overseeing regulatory compliance, and ensuring that risks, decisions, and outcomes are clearly evidenced and documented. Key Responsibilities Apply and oversee the governance framework for retail retirement propositions, ensuring full compliance with Consumer Duty and PROD4 requirements for the Retail Product Manufacturing unit. Provide effective regulatory oversight, ensuring governance controls operate as intended, risks are identified and escalated appropriately, and decisions are robustly documented. Independently assess product performance, customer outcomes, and governance data to identify regulatory risks, emerging issues, and trends. Provide clear, evidence-based challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including escalation of material regulatory concerns where required. Own and maintain the Proposition Development Procedure (PDP) and Proposition Governance Process (PGP), ensuring documentation remains compliant, current, and approved within regulatory and internal timescales. Lead the annual Fair Value Assessments and Product Reviews for all retail products, ensuring these meet regulatory expectations and are completed to a high standard within required deadlines. Monitor, interpret, and assess regulatory publications and guidance relating to Consumer Duty and PROD4, translating requirements into practical governance controls and embedded processes. Work closely with Retail and Group risk, compliance, and technical teams to ensure a consistent and effective approach to regulatory governance. Act as a subject-matter expert and advocate for strong governance standards, supporting a culture of regulatory accountability across the business. Skills and Experience Experience working in a governance, regulatory, risk, or technical role within pensions, the wider retirement market, or financial services. Strong, practical knowledge of Consumer Duty and PROD4, particularly from a product manufacturer perspective. Demonstrable experience implementing, embedding, or providing assurance over Consumer Duty or similar regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to interpret regulatory requirements and convert them into clear governance processes, controls, and documentation. Strong analytical skills, with experience assessing data, customer outcomes, and product performance through a regulatory lens. Please quote 52155 when calling Aaron at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

Senior IFA Administrator Based: Guildford, Surrey Salary: £38,000 + Benefits and bonus This is a brilliant opportunity for a technical and professional individual to take on a new role in the company. The role of Administrator and will be working in a team including Paraplanners and also Financial Planners ensuring the most demanding private clients receive the highest level of service. It is an ideal position for someone who enjoys the technical aspects of administration and looking to develop their knowledge and experience further. You are not required to be diploma qualified but will be expected to take the exams during the time in the role. The role will also give you the opportunity to develop in future - either into being a Paraplanner or possibly into Team Leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a proactive employer.

We are recruiting for this well regarded financial planner in Amersham who are looking for an experienced IFA Sales support administrator/Paraplanner to join. The role is a mix between administration and paraplanning with a high level of analytical skills required. Experience required: A minimum of two years of experience working in a financial planning services administration role. Strong IT skills IHT Experience Excellent attention to detail. Good communication and people skills. Able to work under pressure if required and with minimal supervision. Able to analyse data. Highly organised, methodical and disciplined with a good eye for detail. Able to work within defined business processes This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a progressive employer who believe in career progression. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Deal effectively with queries from clients and other parties through effective communication. Record your client communications (whether that communication is written, oral or electronic) including client related communications with third parties. Client communications and client related communications require to be recorded on the client's file in line with company policy in clear and intelligible English. Collect and collate information and data about (and from) the client in accordance with the principles of 'know your client' and company policy and ensure all the required compliance documentation is present and correct. Working with the Financial Adviser you will discuss the client's objectives, identifying and obtaining the information necessary to compile the financial report. Liaise with product providers and other third parties to acquire additional information that may be required in order to assess the client's needs and to formulate recommendations. Assist in identifying areas for planning and sourcing solutions suitable to meet the client's needs and objectives. This will include assisting in the preparation of tax calculations where necessary. Obtain information, quotes, illustrations and product details, and provide comparisons for analysis. Prepare suitability letters and reports for approval by the Financial Adviser in line with company policy and prepare associated accompanying documentation as required. This will include the precompletion of documentation ready for clients to check and sign.

The role Reporting to the Paraplanner Manager, you will work closely with administrators, paraplanners, financial advisers and the compliance department to deliver a high quality financial planning service to clients. You will strive to deliver good outcomes to clients by providing key information to the paraplanners and advisers. This predominantly covers annual review meeting preparation, preparing information and documents for paraplanners to produce suitability letters, and liaising with our centralised admin team for new business and policy servicing processing. You should possess the following skills and attributes: Good written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills, team player, supportive of others and promoting a positive working environment and culture. Good organisational abilities. Good attention to detail. Good experience in navigating and utilising tools/reporting on common platform providers Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams etc). Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards. Commitment to continued professional development. To excel in this role, you should ideally be working towards achieving the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm where they believe in training and development is part and parcel of the role. They also offer flexible working and the offices are closed over the Christmas holidays.

We are recruiting for this well regarded financial planner in Harrow who are looking for an experienced IFA Sales support administrator to join. The role is a mix between administration and paraplanning with a high level of analytical skills required. Experience required: A minimum of two years of experience working in a financial planning services administration role. Strong IT skills IHT Experience Excellent attention to detail. Good communication and people skills. Able to work under pressure if required and with minimal supervision. Able to analyse data. Highly organised, methodical and disciplined with a good eye for detail. Able to work within defined business processes This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a progressive employer who believe in career progression. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Deal effectively with queries from clients and other parties through effective communication. Record your client communications (whether that communication is written, oral or electronic) including client related communications with third parties. Client communications and client related communications require to be recorded on the client's file in line with company policy in clear and intelligible English. Collect and collate information and data about (and from) the client in accordance with the principles of 'know your client' and company policy and ensure all the required compliance documentation is present and correct. Working with the Financial Adviser you will discuss the client's objectives, identifying and obtaining the information necessary to compile the financial report. Liaise with product providers and other third parties to acquire additional information that may be required in order to assess the client's needs and to formulate recommendations. Assist in identifying areas for planning and sourcing solutions suitable to meet the client's needs and objectives. This will include assisting in the preparation of tax calculations where necessary. Obtain information, quotes, illustrations and product details, and provide comparisons for analysis. Prepare suitability letters and reports for approval by the Financial Adviser in line with company policy and prepare associated accompanying documentation as required. This will include the precompletion of documentation ready for clients to check and sign.

Trainee Financial Adviser - Enderby, Leicestershire, c.£45,000 + Bonus £5,000 (1st year)+ Car Allowance Career path: Structured two-year programme to Financial Planner Cass status within 12 months Long-term partnership opportunity A highly regarded, independently owned financial planning firm based in Enderby, Leicestershire is looking to appoint a Trainee Financial Planner as part of a structured two-year development programme. The firm has been serving high-net-worth clients since 1983, has grown entirely through client referral and retention, and now manages in excess of £1 billion of client assets. This is a firm where careers are genuinely built. Partners in the business have progressed through exactly this route - from assistant to adviser to equity partner - and the firm's succession planning is designed to create that pathway for the right person again. For the fourth consecutive time this year, the business received a "Best Financial Adviser Firm to Work For" award from Professional Adviser, based on anonymous employee feedback and an independent review of company policy. That is not a marketing claim - it is a reflection of how the firm actually treats its people. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a structured two-year development role designed for an experienced financial services professional who is ready to step into client-facing financial planning and build towards full adviser status. It is also an ideal next step for a Paraplanner or Administrator who has developed strong technical knowledge and now wants to make the transition into a client-facing Financial Adviser role - with a structured pathway, full qualification support, and an established client pipeline to grow into. You will work alongside a Senior Financial Planner and Business Owner - attending client meetings, preparing documentation, developing technical skills, and building relationships with an established portfolio of high-net-worth clients. The pipeline is already in place. Your job is to learn the business, earn client trust, and develop the competence and confidence to manage your own portfolio independently. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Attending client meetings alongside a Senior Financial Planner, building relationships with an established portfolio of HNW clients Acting as a point of contact for client queries and ensuring timely, professional responses Preparing meeting documentation, producing detailed client meeting notes, and ensuring all action points are completed Analysing and documenting client data - income, expenditure, assets, liabilities, and objectives - accurately and in full Assisting in the preparation of holistic financial plans across pensions, investments, protection, and tax planning, supported by the paraplanning team Supporting new business development activity - building referral relationships with solicitors and accountants within a targeted geographic region WHAT YOU WILL NEED Experience in a financial services role at an IFA or Wealth Management firm Part-qualified or fully qualified at Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (CII DipPFS or equivalent)

Paraplanner - Enderby, Leicestershire Hybrid £35,000-£42,000 + Bonus + Benefits Working pattern: Hybrid - following completion of initial induction and training We are working with a highly regarded, Chartered, independently owned financial planning firm based in Enderby, Leicestershire to recruit an experienced Paraplanner. The firm has been advising high-net-worth private clients since 1983, has grown entirely through client referral and retention, and now manages in excess of £1 billion of client assets. This is a firm that takes paraplanning seriously. The paraplanning team sits at the centre of the advice process - producing suitability reports, carrying out technical research, running cash flow analysis, and providing specialist pension and investment support to a team of senior Financial Planners. You will report directly to the Head of Paraplanning and Research and work within a collaborative, high-standard team environment. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Preparing FCA-compliant suitability reports across a wide range of advice areas including pensions, investments, and protection Working closely with Financial Planners to gather client information and ensure reports accurately reflect the advice given Ensuring all documentation meets the firm's compliance standards before issue Assisting the Head of Paraplanning with research and due diligence on third-party products and services recommended to clients Supporting the annual cost comparison benchmarking of the firm's SIPP and SSAS products against market competitors Providing technical support on pension and investment queries to the wider advice team and pension consultants Producing cash flow reports for Financial Planners to support the client planning process and ensure compliance of advice undertaken Producing bespoke one-off reports and comparisons for complex client cases as required WHAT YOU WILL NEED Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS or equivalent) - essential Experience working as a Paraplanner in a regulated financial services environment Strong technical knowledge of pension, investment, and protection products and their application in financial planning