At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of innovative learning solutions for financial advisers.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation with a strong focus on adviser development.
- Benefits: Up to £90,000 salary, £5k car allowance, and an excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Home-based with hybrid working in South West England.
- Why this job: This high-profile role offers the chance to shape the future of adviser training.
- Qualifications: Significant Learning & Development experience in regulated financial environments is required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 90000 £ per year.
Contract: Full Time
Location: South West England, UK (Home based / Hybrid 2/3 days)
Duration: 12-Month FTC (Initially, with a strong chance of extension)
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + £5k Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Package
Are you an experienced Learning & Development leader with a strong understanding of regulated financial advice? Do you have the credibility, strategic vision and stakeholder management skills to shape the future development of Advisers within a leading financial services organisation?
Following an internal promotion, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Learning & Development to lead a well-established Advice Academy training function. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity where you will take ownership of a comprehensive adviser development portfolio, ensuring learning programmes remain innovative, commercially relevant and aligned with an evolving regulatory landscape.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will be responsible for driving the strategy, design and delivery of learning solutions that support adviser competence, professional excellence and regulatory readiness. You will lead a team of learning professionals (2 direct reports + 10 Trainers), overseeing technical, advice and capability development programmes, while continually enhancing the quality and effectiveness of training provision.
You will also act as an ambassador externally, presenting across industry events, conferences and professional forums.
Suitable applicants must possess significant Learning & Development experience gained within regulated financial, wealth management or mortgage advice-type environments (or similar). You will have a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks, a strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders, and the ability to lead a team translating business challenges into effective learning solutions.
This is an urgent role and can offer a quick start but requires someone who can ‘hit the ground running’. So, if the opportunity is of interest and you can clearly demonstrate the above competencies, we would love to hear from you ASAP!
Head of Learning & Development – Financial Advice in Taunton employer: Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Limited
This organisation is a leader in financial services, offering a comprehensive adviser development portfolio. Located in South West England, they provide a competitive salary and benefits, fostering professional excellence in a dynamic regulatory landscape. The team is committed to innovation and quality in training provision.
Contact Details:
Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Limited Recruitment Team
