The Openwork Partnership
Mortgage & Protection Adviser
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Self-Employed Mortgage & Protection Adviser
This is a self-employed role, based remotely with reasonable proximity to the business in Folkestone for occasional meetings.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive self-employed commission structure
- Mortgage commission split starting at 70/30 in your favour
- Retain 100% of all broker fees
- Flexible remote working arrangement
- Opportunity to build and develop your own client bank
- Support from an established mortgage business
- Excellent earning potential with no ceiling on income
About the Role
Are you an ambitious Mortgage & Protection Adviser looking for the freedom to build your own business while benefiting from the support of an established mortgage brokerage?
Maxwell Mortgage Services is expanding and seeking motivated Mortgage & Protection Advisers to join the team. We are open to experienced advisers as well as individuals with strong exposure to the mortgage and financial services industry who are looking to take the next step into advising.
This is a self-employed opportunity suited to professionals who can generate their own business, have an existing client bank, or possess a proven route to market. For less experienced candidates, a closer proximity to the Folkestone office would be beneficial to allow for additional support and development.
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You'll have the flexibility to work remotely whilst being part of a professional and supportive business that values long-term growth, client relationships, and quality advice.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality mortgage and protection advice tailored to client needs
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Generate new business opportunities through self-sourced activity and referrals
- Manage client cases efficiently from enquiry through to completion
- Handle your own administration and case management
- Work compliantly and in line with regulatory requirements
- Contribute positively to the growth and reputation of Maxwell Mortgage Services
What will you need to succeed?
- CeMAP (or equivalent) qualification
- Mortgage and/or financial services industry experience
- Advising experience preferred, although candidates with significant industry exposure will also be considered
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to generate business through networking, referrals, or existing relationships
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer outcomes
- Good understanding of mortgage and protection advice requirements
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Why us?
Maxwell Mortgage Services are part of The Openwork Partnership, who are one of the UK's largest and longest-established financial advice networks. There are many benefits of being part of something bigger, including the ownership structure - The Openwork Partnership is owned by its firms, Bain Capital, and its employees. It boasts a broad proposition with deep ties to providers and has some serious resources at its disposal. It puts the development of its colleagues, advisers, and firm support staff first with its very own Business School. The Openwork Foundation, who have donated over £22m to UK registered charities since it was founded, is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved and give back to the community it serves.
This opportunity is ideal for a driven Mortgage & Protection Adviser who wants the flexibility of self-employment, attractive commission splits, and the opportunity to build a successful long-term advisory business.
Whether you're an established adviser with a strong client base or someone with substantial industry experience looking to transition into advising, Maxwell Mortgage Services would love to hear from you.
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