Head of Academy — Financial Services Training (Hybrid)

Openwork Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match

Critical illness

Income protection

Death in service

Private medical

Dental insurance

Volunteer days

Holiday + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Openwork Partnership is seeking a Head of Academy to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the OBS Academy programmes across the group. This hybrid role is based in Swindon and is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will manage the Academy Development team, drive partnerships, ensure high quality training events, and align programmes with strategic objectives, with a strong emphasis on financial advice excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Academy programmes in Financial Advice.
• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning is key.
• Strong learning and development remit in a professional services setting.
• Experience within a partnership or financial advice network is a bonus.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder management

Learning & development

Coaching

Programme delivery

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Job description

The Openwork Partnership is seeking a Head of Academy to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the OBS Academy programmes across the group. This hybrid role is based in Swindon and is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will manage the Academy Development team, drive partnerships, ensure high quality training events, and align programmes with strategic objectives, with a strong emphasis on financial advice excellence.