Training and Competence Manager - #2170246

Salary: Up to £55,000

Benefits: Hybrid working, On-target annual bonus of 10%, Matched pension contributions up to 5%, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 additional days, Critical illness cover, Income protection (1x salary), Death in service (4x salary), Flexible benefits package including private medical insurance and dental cover

About the Company:

A well-established national wealth management network supporting appointed representative firms, employed advisers, and self-employed financial planners across the UK, operating from modern offices in Leeds.

Role Summary:

Offering excellent balance with just one day per week required in the Leeds office, this position is ideal for an experienced supervisor, a diploma-qualified financial adviser, or a compliance file checker seeking a rewarding transition into adviser development. You will supervise appointed representative firms, employed advisers, and self-employed professionals across a national network, giving you broad commercial exposure across diverse advice models within a highly supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide advisers through the initial and ongoing phases of the T&C scheme using structured meetings and tailored coaching, expanding your mentoring repertoire across diverse advice structures.
• Conduct regular one-to-one reviews and evaluate KPI trends, sharpening your analytical capability and data-informed supervisory skills.
• Facilitate annual roleplays and observational assessments, allowing you to directly influence advice quality while refining your professional assessment techniques.
• Provide guidance on business standards and maintain accurate supervisory records, developing your technical authority and personal standing across the adviser community.

Requirements:

• Background in Training and Competence (T&C), or transferable experience as a Level 4 qualified financial adviser or compliance file reviewer.
• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (CII, DipPFS, or equivalent).
• Solid working knowledge of FCA regulatory principles, advice suitability, and business conduct standards.
• Strong communication and coaching capabilities, with the ability to travel to the Leeds office one day per week.

If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team, as we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet.

Related Job Titles: T&C Supervisor, Training and Competence Manager, Adviser Supervision Manager, Compliance and T&C Officer, T&C Consultant

Referral scheme: We pay £250 for any candidate you refer to us that we place. If you know anyone who may be suitable, please let us know.