Academy Development Lead – Financial Advice

Openwork Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme 17.5%

Pension matching 5% + Openwork 5%

Critical illness cover

Death in service 4x salary

27 days holiday + bank holidays (+ up

Job summary

The Openwork Partnership is seeking an Academy Development Manager to lead the design, delivery and improvement of OBS Academy programmes across The Openwork Partnership.

You will manage the Academy Development team, ensuring day-to-day delivery of programmes, supporting performance and development, and creating a collaborative environment that encourages success. This is a 12 month FTC and is a hybrid role based in Swindon.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Financial Advice and delivering Academy programmes.
• Strong understanding of learning and development within a professional services environment.
• Experience working within a partnership or financial advice network is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Academy Development team, providing coaching, support and motivation.
• Develop and deliver Academy programmes that support Partnership objectives.
• Maintain high levels of knowledge and capability across the team.
• Work with Firm Principals to support the development of their people.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of training events, ensuring quality and effectiveness.
• Monitor effectiveness through feedback and follow-up reviews.

Skills

Financial advisory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Learning & development

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Job description

The Openwork Partnership is seeking an Academy Development Manager to lead the design, delivery and improvement of OBS Academy programmes across The Openwork Partnership.

You will manage the Academy Development team, ensuring day-to-day delivery of programmes, supporting performance and development, and creating a collaborative environment that encourages success. This is a 12 month FTC and is a hybrid role based in Swindon.