Paraplanning Team Lead

You will be responsible for:

Team Leadership & Development

• Managing, mentoring, and developing a geographically dispersed paraplanning team
• Conducting performance reviews and driving continuous improvement
• Promoting a positive, supportive, and resilient team culture

Workload & Quality Management

• Managing workflow and task allocation
• Prioritising workloads effectively to meet internal SLAs
• Ensuring high-quality output with first line checks and FCA aligned compliance standards

Technical Expertise

• Acting as a technical escalation point for complex queries
• Supporting research, analysis, and report preparation where required

Process & Efficiency Improvements

• Identifying opportunities to streamline operations
• Enhancing systems, processes, and client service delivery

Collaboration

• Working closely with advisers and senior management
• Supporting the team through periods of organisational change

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (essential)
• Proven line management experience within paraplanning (essential)
• Strong understanding of financial planning, products, and FCA requirements
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
• A leadership style grounded in integrity, empathy, resilience, and positive influence

We're keen to speak to individuals who demonstrate:

• Commercial awareness in a growing and acquisitive environment
• A collaborative and innovative mindset
• High professional standards and a commitment to excellence
• The ability to lift, motivate, and guide a team, particularly during times of change

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave + ability to buy and sell leave
• Office closure over Christmas
• Life assurance & health cash plan
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus
• Well being support

If this sounds of interest or you know someone who could be interested, please get in touch today and speak with Samantha -

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