Head of Learning – Financial Advice Training Academy

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Head of Learning – Financial Advice Training Academy
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (likely to extend / go perm)
Swindon (Hybrid 2-3 days/week)
Up to £95,000 + £5.5k Car Allowance + 17% Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Flex

Henlee Resourcing is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Head of Academy on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. (with strong likelihood of extension / going permanent)

This is a high-profile leadership role, responsible for the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Academy programmes across the organisation. You will lead and develop the Academy Development team, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively and provide a consistently high standard of learning and development for financial advice professionals.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will shape Academy programmes that support business objectives, develop capability and help build the next generation of qualified and confident financial advice professionals.

You will also oversee the planning and delivery of training events, monitor programme effectiveness and use feedback and follow-up reviews to continually improve the Academy offering.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience within Financial Advice, ideally delivering Academy programmes.
• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning– this is key.
• Strong learning and development experience within a professional services environment.
• Experience of working within a partnership or financial advice network would be a significant advantage.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a team.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial services learning professional to take ownership of a high-profile Academy function and make a genuine impact on the development of financial advice talent across the UK.

The role offers an attractive package and a quick start so, if you’re an experienced financial services L&D professional, with the above qualifications and background, we’d love to hear from you.

Henlee Resourcing is a specialist, full-service human resources recruitment consultancy operating across the M3, M4 and M5 corridors.

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