Adviser Development Manager

Job Title: Adviser Relations Manager

Location: South East UK - Hybrid Working

Salary: Competitive basic and bonus structure

Reference: 9845

Are you an experienced leader in financial services who thrives on supporting and motivating financial advisers to deliver exceptional client outcomes? We're currently working with a well-established, nationwide independent wealth management firm looking to appoint an Adviser Relations Manager to join their growing team.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a strong benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and motivate a team of Independent Financial Advisers across the UK.
• Ensure advisers deliver high-quality, holistic financial planning advice in line with FCA standards and Consumer Duty requirements.
• Drive team performance and KPIs focused on revenue growth, adviser/client retention, and positive client outcomes.
• Manage adviser competency through ongoing support, training, file reviews, and maintaining a robust T&C framework.
• Be responsible for compliance, ongoing development and performance of both experienced advisers and new entrants.
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve processes and enhance the client experience.
• Lead recruitment efforts to bring in high-calibre, culturally aligned advisers.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in managing and developing successful adviser teams.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance expectations.
• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (minimum requirement).
• Experience in Sales Management and T&C oversight.
• Preferably holds a relevant supervision qualification (e.g. H15, J07, AF6).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Analytical with the ability to interpret and act on performance data.
• Eligible to attain SPS.

What's on Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements and generous holiday allowance (with additional perks like birthday leave and long-service holiday bonuses).
• Company-wide annual bonuses.
• Professional development and career progression support.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including cashback on healthcare and discounts on gym memberships.
• Retail discounts and access to a wide range of online learning tools.
• Annual social events including summer and Christmas parties.

With over 30 years of industry experience and hundreds of employees nationwide, this firm offers a unique opportunity to join a business that values its people and places real emphasis on client outcomes and adviser success.

Interested in learning more or applying, share your details and we will be in touch!