Ellis James Partners
Growth Director

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Growth Director - Financial Planning
South Coast £80,000-£100,000 | Open to discussion depending on experience
The role
A rare opportunity to join one of the South Coast's leading St. James's Place Practices at an important stage of its growth.
This is a senior role with genuine influence across the business - focused on growing the adviser team, developing performance and helping shape the next stage of the practice.
What you'll be doing
- Lead adviser recruitment and support continued team growth
- Work with Advisers on performance, development and progression
- Build strategic relationships and identify new opportunities
- Represent the practice externally with key professional contacts
- Work closely with the leadership team on the future direction of the business
- Bring commercial thinking and new ideas to support continued growth
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Experience fit
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About you
We're looking for an experienced professional who understands the Financial Advice profession and has the credibility to operate at senior level.
You'll need strong commercial awareness, experience of developing Financial Advisers and the confidence to build relationships both internally and externally.
Most importantly, you'll want to play a genuine role in building something, rather than simply managing what's already there.


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The opportunity
With a package of £80,000-£100,000, this is an opportunity to take on a senior position within an established and highly successful practice, with the scope to make a genuine impact on its next stage of growth.
Ellis James Partners
Ellis James Partners is a specialist recruitment business focused on Financial Planning and Wealth Management.
We work with Financial Advisers, Financial Planners, Paraplanners and support professionals across the UK, partnering with independent firms, wealth managers and St. James's Place Practices.
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