Head of Administration

Thrive Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a confident and proactive Head of Administration. You will manage a busy support function, lead an administration team, and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has proven experience within wealth management, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative leadership approach. This role offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, with genuine career-development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within wealth management or financial planning.
• Strong track record of managing people and improving administrative output.
• Ability to take charge of a busy and growing team from day one.

Responsibilities

• Manage the busy support function.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the administration team.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of all administrative operations.

Skills

Managing people

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership style

Collaboration

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are delighted to be working with our client, a highly regarded and rapidly expanding financial services firm who seek a confident and proactive Head of Administration.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• In this key role you will managing the busy support function
• Leading, developing, and mentoring the administration team
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of all administrative operations
• Implementing and refining processes, systems, and workflows as the firm continues to scale
• Working closely with Advisers, Paraplanners and leadership to enhance client service delivery
• Taking a hands‑on approach where needed while also driving team performance and continuous improvement

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven experience in a similar role within wealth management or financial planning is essential
• A strong track record of managing people and improving administrative output
• The ability to take charge of a busy and growing team from day one
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style
• The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

What you will receive in return :

• Competitive salary
• Full-time Monday to Friday
• 100% office based
• Generous holiday entitlement and benefits package

This is a pivotal role for someone who can bring efficiency and leadership to a successful and evolving team. A supportive, ambitious firm with genuine career-development opportunities.

Next Steps

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please email (email address removed). (url removed)

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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