Associate Consultant
St. James's Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.
We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.
Location: Manchester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Entry Level
The main purpose of this role is to work with nominated Partner businesses to identify the scope of project support needed, referring businesses to the Business Consultant and supporting a business change plan that allows the Partner Practice to achieve their goals.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working to identify vision, unlock potential or analyse a specific area of the Partner Business, reporting on findings and formulating recommendations for improvement and/or implementing services to the Partner with the aim of improving the effectiveness of their business strategy, organisational performance, and operational processes.
- Working with Partner Businesses to implement change plans to deliver quality and meaningful outcomes and Inspiring and encouraging appropriate strategy, operational activity and best practice.
- Encouraging best practice in business planning, marketing, systems, people management, and administration to create a Partner or Adviser capable of achieving long-term growth and productivity.
- Supporting Partners and Advisers in developing the infrastructure of their businesses, so that they maximise the efficiencies of the business and its processes.
- Working independently and as part of the larger team to deliver objectives.
We are looking for someone who has CMI Level 5 Professional consultancy (or equivalent), ILP Level 5 Advanced Coaching or Mentoring (or equivalent and the following:
- Well-developed relationship management skills including impactful “why” conversations.
- Ability to communicate at all levels up to and including Partnership Director level
- Good analytical and decision-making skills underpinned by informed sound judgement
- Ability to organise time and workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to identify skills and knowledge shortfalls, provide constructive feedback and strong coaching/development skills.
What's in it for you?
- Private Medical - up to family cover paid for by Company– via BUPA.*
- Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.*
- Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
- Parental leave – 6 months full pay
- 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
*Not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best in
different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have
introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time
work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are
encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask
the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an
equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is
accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at
any stage please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an
equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is
accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at
any stage please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]
What's next?
Our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
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