Posted on: 12/06/2026 – Application Deadline: 26/06/2026
Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform – because we believe in the difference our work makes.
At a glance:
Location: Cambridge Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
The role:
The main purpose of the Business Partner role is to support our Partners achieve shared objectives. The Business Partner is responsible for appropriate and efficient engagement across with our partnerships supporting a self-service model and signposting to the centralised support functions available. In this role you’ll be required to actively support performance of these practices in line with corporate and regulatory guidelines and regularly review eligibility.
What you’ll be doing:
* Monitor and support the performance of Partners to ensure profitability of the segment
* Ensure priority businesses receive support to strengthen their business
* Lead Partner service and engagement strategy for the small business segment in alignment with overall SJP Partner “offer”
* Provide an efficient and digital enabled single point of contact to all small practices, inspiring maximum use of self service.
* Drive performance in the segment through entrepreneurship support, business set up, directing SJP resources, etc.
* Coach the commercial Performance of Small Partner businesses in support of the Adviser Performance Strategic Initiative.
* Ensure Partner sentiment targets are met based on service / engagement
* Review, measure and assess the effectiveness of relationships and tangible return on investment of each Partner business.
Skills we are looking for:
* Skilled coach with Certificate in Advanced Coaching and Mentoring or equivalent experience
* Ability to effectively consult on challenging situations and provide appropriate and constructive feedback.
* Responsible for supporting the output and performance of the Partnership in line with our values and principles of treating our clients fairly.
* Has a clear understanding of the breadth of the SJP Proposition and the needs of our partnerships.
* Demonstrable experience of building rapport and strong relationships that are collaborative and deliver great outcomes
* Well-developed coaching skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels
* Good analytical and decision-making skills underpinned by informed sound judgement
* Ability to organise time and workload effectively and meet deadlines
Special Requirements:
Willingness to travel to our partner offices on average three days a week
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts. We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
* Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
* Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
* 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk. Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarize yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
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