Training and Development Manager

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Our client is seeking a Training & Development Manager to support and develop Practice Support Staff (PSS) within a growing and professional financial planning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paraplanner or technical professional passionate about coaching, mentoring, and raising technical standards across a team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing others and strengthening financial planning support, rather than progressing into an advisory position.

• Design, deliver, and manage structured training programmes for PSS staff
• Support onboarding and ongoing development of paraplanners and technical team members
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance
• Ensure high standards of financial planning knowledge and best practice
• Identify skills gaps and create development plans to enhance team capability
• Collaborate with management to support the growth and development of the support function
• Promote continuous improvement and foster a strong technical culture

Essential:

• Experience within a financial planning environment
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of financial planning
• Background in paraplanning or technical support
• SJP experience is essential
• Passion for training, mentoring, and developing others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with a proactive and structured approach
• Looking for a long-term technical or development-focused career path, not moving into an advisory role

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to shape and influence the development of a growing team
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear career progression within technical and leadership pathways

If you are a technically strong financial planning professional who enjoys supporting others and driving high standards, we would love to hear from you!