Adviser Development Director

Would you like to join a very successful and ambitious wealth management firm, that has major growth plans?

You will have a seat at the board table, as this is a senior management team position, where you will have input on the strategy and direction of the company.

This is a management role where you will make a major impact in terms of the personal growth and development of the Financial Advisers.

This high-quality, values-led wealth management firm, currently in an exciting phase of growth is looking for an Adviser Development Director to join the senior management team. The company is building something purposeful, sustainable and enduring, within financial services, with a clear focus on quality, culture, and long-term success. Can you see yourself making an impact in this role, as an integral part of a wealth management company?

They pride themselves on providing a highly professional and personal approach to financial planning. This approach is underpinned by their philosophy to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients based on the quality of their service, integrity, and trust.

The Adviser Development Director will shape the future of their adviser community, lead performance, develop talent, and play a defining role in this financial advice firm’s next chapter.

The opportunity

This is a role with real influence and real impact.

You will take responsibility for building, developing and leading a high-performing adviser population, creating the structure, environment and support systems that enable advisers to thrive.

You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, shaping how financial advisers are recruited, onboarded, developed and supported, while embedding a culture of excellence, professionalism and continuous improvement across the business.

This is a role for someone who enjoys building high standards, strong financial advice teams, and sustainable growth.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Financial Adviser recruitment and integration

• Attracting high-calibre financial advisers who align with the wealth management firm’s values and vision
• Designing structured onboarding journeys that support early success
• Creating a consistent, high-quality experience for new Financial Advisers joining the business

Performance & development

• Setting clear performance frameworks and expectations
• Creating meaningful KPIs that drive strong client and commercial outcomes
• Coaching Financial Advisers to reach their full professional potential
• Developing long-term career pathways and progression routes
• Embedding a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement

Leadership & culture

• Setting the tone for standards, professionalism and accountability
• Building a positive, high-performance culture rooted in trust and support
• Acting as a mentor and role model for Financial Advisers
• Creating an environment where people feel empowered to excel

Growth & business building

• Shaping the growth strategy for the Financial Adviser population
• Supporting Financial Advisers with structured business development frameworks
• Developing new commercial opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Enabling advisers to build sustainable, scalable client businesses

Senior leadership involvement

• Taking an active role in shaping the firm’s long-term strategy
• Representing the business across professional networks and the wider industry
• Contributing to key leadership decisions and future planning
• Bringing strong judgement, ownership and accountability to leadership

About you

This role suits someone who combines commercial strength with people leadership.

You’ll bring:

• Senior sales leadership experience within wealth management
• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (preferred but not essential)
• A strong proven track record of building and leading successful adviser teams
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop people
• A values-led, people-centred leadership style
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• High professional credibility and personal standards
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks
• Emotional intelligence, energy and resilience
• Confidence operating at senior leadership and board level

You enjoy creating environments where people perform at their best.

What’s on offer

• Highly competitive performance-linked remuneration
• Hybrid and flexible working – 2 days in the office
• Senior leadership visibility and strategic influence
• Significant autonomy and scope to shape the role
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Regular team events and leadership forums
• A culture where contribution, ideas and leadership are genuinely valued

Why this role stands out

This is a role for someone who wants to build something meaningful.

• To shape a team
• To develop people
• To raise standards
• To grow a business the right way
• To create a lasting professional legacy.

It is a great opportunity to play a defining role in the future of a growing, values-led wealth management firm, and to build something that truly reflects excellence in leadership, performance and culture.