Brighton
IFA Administration Manager
Brighton (office-based)
£40,000 – £50,000
A highly regarded Financial Planning firm in Brighton is seeking an Administration Manager to lead and support a team of 12. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and financial services experience who enjoys fostering development and ensuring smooth operational delivery.
While this role is fully office-based, you’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged.
The Role
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of 12 administrators (with team leader support for some 1:1s)
- Oversee the smooth running of client support operations in a busy IFA practice
- Support process improvements and help embed best practice across the team
- Work closely with advisers, paraplanners, and management to ensure a first-class client service
- Encourage and support staff with exams and career progression
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous team leadership/management experience within financial services
- Knowledge of Intelligent Office (IO) system (preferred)
- Professional qualifications such as CII/CISI CF1 / R01–R06 (advantageous but not essential)
- A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
- Keen to continue developing personally and professionally
Benefits
- Salary in the range of £40,000 – £50,000
- Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
- Life Assurance (3x salary)
- Aegon pension (5% employer contribution, option to invest in company CIP)
- 25 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme (buy/sell up to 5 days)
- Full exam support
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Upcoming: Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, Critical Illness cover, Income Protection
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in detail before your CV is submitted to the client.