Training & Development Manager - Wealth Adviser Specialist in Cheshire, Warrington

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Training & Development Manager to join one of the fastest growing Wealth Management Firms in the UK. Reporting to the Senior Training & Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the competence, development, and ongoing success of their UK Wealth Adviser footprint. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong regulatory knowledge, a passion for coaching, and a commitment to developing adviser capability. You will work closely with advisers, leadership teams, and Business Quality colleagues to ensure advisers achieve and maintain competence in line with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and Training & Development framework. The role is predominantly home-based with regular travel required to attend team meetings and provide face-to-face coaching and support where appropriate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver compliance-led supervision and coaching to advisers via Microsoft Teams and in person where required.
• Coach, mentor, and support trainee advisers and those working towards competent adviser status.
• Help advisers develop their technical knowledge, professional behaviours, and performance.
• Monitor adviser conduct and adherence to company policies, providing regular feedback and progression updates.
• Assess adviser capability and performance through structured Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Maintain robust records demonstrating adviser competence in line with regulatory and business requirements.
• Ensure advisers meet all statutory and regulatory training obligations.
• Identify learning and development needs in partnership with the Business Quality team.
• Design and manage tailored development plans that support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of engaging training programmes aligned to business and individual needs.
• Support consistency meetings to ensure a high standard of supervision and competence assessment across the business.
• Maintain accurate Management Information (MI) relating to all training, coaching, and supervision activity.
• Ensure records remain audit-ready and compliant with internal governance and regulatory expectations.
• Build strong relationships with regional teams, Business Quality, and wider leadership to promote best practice.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and support ad hoc projects as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent coaching and relationship-building skills.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Diploma qualified (or equivalent) in line with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrable experience within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory framework, adviser competence requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or developing financial advisers is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining regulatory standards.

Values

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads by example and demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
• Is passionate about developing others and improving performance.
• Takes ownership and works collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes.
• Is committed to maintaining the highest standards of competence, compliance, and customer outcomes.

The Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

If you're passionate about developing people, driving high standards, and making a real impact within a leading wealth business, we'd love to hear from you.