Director of Financial Advice (Sales) Didcot, Oxfordshire, ??60,000 -

GBP60,000 – GBP75,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Bonus + Benefits

Senior Leadership Position Adviser Development Strategic Growth Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Services Sales Leader to join a growing and ambitious boutique wealth management firm as Director of Financial Advice (Sales).

This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly successful and forward–thinking financial planning business that is entering an exciting phase of growth. The firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high–quality financial advice and is now seeking an exceptional leader to drive adviser performance, attract top talent and help shape the next stage of the company's development.

Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, you will have significant influence over the strategic direction of the business, taking ownership of adviser recruitment, development, performance and commercial growth.

The Opportunity

This role offers a unique blend of leadership, business development and strategic responsibility. You will be responsible for creating a high–performance advice function, ensuring advisers are fully supported, motivated and equipped to achieve exceptional client and commercial outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, attracting and onboarding high–calibre Financial Advisers

• Developing and implementing adviser training, mentoring and development programmes

• Establishing and monitoring meaningful performance metrics and KPIs

• Driving adviser productivity, revenue growth and business performance

• Coaching advisers to maximise client outcomes and commercial success

• Creating a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement

• Working closely with the Managing Director on business strategy and growth initiatives

• Identifying new opportunities for expansion and adviser recruitment

• Supporting advisers with business development strategies and client acquisition

• Acting as a senior ambassador for the business across industry networks and events

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within Financial Planning, Wealth Management or Financial Services

• Strong track record of leading successful adviser or sales teams

• Demonstrable experience recruiting, developing and managing high–performing professionals

• Excellent understanding of regulated financial advice and compliance requirements

• Commercially astute with a strong focus on growth and business development

• Outstanding leadership, coaching and communication skills

• Ability to influence, motivate and inspire high performance

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capabilities

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• GBP60,000 – GBP75,000 basic salary depending on experience

• Uncapped performance–related bonus structure

• Hybrid working arrangements

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Life assurance cover

• Regular team events and company socials

• Significant autonomy and influence within the business

• Direct involvement in shaping the future direction of the firm

• Genuine long–term career progression within a growing organisation

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Financial Services leader seeking a role where they can make a measurable impact, drive growth and help build a market–leading wealth management business.

Whether you currently lead a team of Financial Advisers, Head of Sales function or Advice Division, this role offers the opportunity to join a firm where your leadership, ideas and commercial expertise will be highly valued and rewarded.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Ryan Wootten at Financial Divisions.