Job Title: Training & Competency Manager Industry: Financial Services Location: Manchester Salary: £75,000 Job ref: 9691 Job Description: Training & Competency Manager Recruit UK are working on an excellent opportunity for a Training & Competency Manager in Manchester to join a well established Independent Financial Advice firm. They deal with high net worth private individuals and corporate clients. They are an award winning firm with decades of experience. They have professional relationships with solicitors, accountants and insurance brokers. They have a strong presence in the North West, offices in Manchester and are expanding their Independent Financial Advice services through growth. Role: Training & Competency Manager You will be responsible for providing oversight and structure to the training and competence within the company. Adhering to FCA regulations, keeping up to date with legislation/compliance matters, TCF – Treating Customers Fairly, paying due regard to the interests of their clients. Developing and maintaining good working relationships with all staff and management in order to provide an efficient and effective service to their administrators, paraplanners, advisers and clients. What’s in it for you: Training & Competency Manager Starting Salary up to £75,000 Hybrid office / home working 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Birthday Christmas Closure Staff Profit Share Scheme Pension Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Fully Funded Summer and Winter Social Events Generous Study/Training Program Skills and experience required: Training / development / coaching qualifications Training & Competency Experience within regulated Financial Advice company Ideally, Financial Advice Experience Ideally, Level 4 Diploma qualified Strong organizational skills High level of IT literacy and Microsoft Offices packages in particular Excel High standard of communication skills including formal report writing Detailed knowledge of relevant FCA regulations in relation to T&C and SMCR