Head Of Administration

The Thrive Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial services firm in Trowbridge is seeking a confident Head of Administration to lead their busy support function. Responsibilities include managing the administration team, ensuring smooth operations, and enhancing client service delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in wealth management and a strong track record of team management, with excellent organizational and communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience in wealth management or financial planning

Strong track record in team management

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Collaborative leadership style

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.

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

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

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

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please email #removed# co.uk