Elevate Standards. Empower People. Shape the Future of Financial Advice.
Training & Development Manager – Financial Planning
£40,000 – £45,000 | Hybrid Working | Established Independent Firm | Remote Work from Home Ocassional visisit to Berkshire office
Are you a passionate training professional who thrives on helping others grow while ensuring the highest standards in financial planning?
An award-winning independent financial planning firm is seeking a Training & Development Manager to drive learning, competence, and culture across the business. Sitting within the Compliance Team, this role plays a pivotal part in onboarding, supervising, and developing Financial Planners, Senior Managers, and support teams—embedding a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
This is more than just a training role—it's your chance to shape the professional journey of advisers and teams, ensuring they’re equipped, confident, and fully compliant.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll lead the firm’s Training & Competence (T&C) programme, ensuring everyone—from new joiners to senior advisers—meets high professional standards:
- Lead onboarding and FCA registration for new staff across all levels
- Deliver induction, compliance, and conduct training—both in groups and 1-to-1
- Design tailored development and supervision plans
- Maintain CPD records and competence tracking
- Review advice cases and provide supportive, developmental feedback
- Help advisers progress toward higher qualifications and Chartered status
- Manage and enhance the T&C framework, policies, and reporting
- Champion learning culture initiatives across the business
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in a Training & Competence, L&D, or supervisory role within financial services
- Ideally holding or working towards a Level 4 Financial Planning qualification
- Solid understanding of FCA regulations, T&C frameworks, and Fit & Proper standards
- Confident delivering training, with natural coaching and mentoring ability
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly