Head of Advice/ Financial Adviser

Head of Advice / Senior Financial Adviser Location: Marlow - Hybrid Salary: £80,000–£100,000 + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Financial Planner to join a well-established and growing financial planning business as Head of Advice. This is a unique role combining people leadership with client-facing financial planning, offering the chance to shape and develop a high-performing advice team while continuing to advise high-net-worth clients. The RoleThis is a 50/50 strategic and advisory position, reporting directly to the Growth Director. Initially, you will manage a team of 4–5 Chartered Financial Advisers, taking responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and development of the core advice team while maintaining your own portfolio of clients. You will inherit an existing client bank while also supporting new business generation through seminars, networking and professional introducer relationships. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a team of 4–5 Chartered Financial Advisers • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and quarterly PDPs • Set weekly objectives and oversee adviser performance and development • Mentor advisers and support career progression across varying experience levels • Help develop advisers and technical staff, including paraplanners progressing into advice • Provide holistic financial planning advice to high-net-worth clients • Build and maintain long-term client relationships • Generate new business through networking, referrals and seminar activity • Ensure high standards of technical excellence and FCA compliance • Work closely with senior management to support the continued growth of the advice function Client Base • Typical client assets: £500,000+ • Average client AUM: £3m–£5m • Senior advisers typically advise on £5m–£15m client portfolios • High-net-worth clients are supported through dedicated pod structures Support StructureYou'll be fully supported to focus on delivering high-quality advice, including: • Dedicated Paraplanner • Dedicated Administrator • Established pod structure for complex, high-net-worth clients • Shared central paraplanning and administration support for the wider advice team About You • Chartered Financial Planner (preferred) • Proven experience providing holistic financial planning advice • Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing advisers • Strong people management and coaching skills • Passion for developing high-performing teams • Excellent technical knowledge across pensions, investments, retirement and tax planning • Strong business development and relationship management skills Salary & Benefits • £80,000–£100,000 basic salary (depending on experience) • Annual discretionary performance bonus (typically 10%) • Auto-enrolment into the Amber River Premier Group Personal Pension Scheme • 5% employer pension contribution (employees may contribute more) • Bupa Health Cash Plan following probation, including funded personal cover and cover for up to four dependent children (with optional partner upgrade) • Reimbursement towards everyday healthcare costs, including optical and dental expenses • Life Assurance of £200,000 • 25 days annual leave, plus increased entitlement after every five years of service • Christmas office closure (three days reserved from annual leave) • Comprehensive wellbeing support including: • Digital GP • Second medical opinions • Mental health support • Counselling • Burnout prevention services • Smoking cessation support • Dietary and nutritional advice • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline, app and online support) • Company-funded professional study support (subject to approval following probation) • Cycle to Work Scheme (save 25–39% on a new bike and accessories) • One paid volunteering day each year through the Amber River Charitable Foundation This opportunity would suit an experienced Chartered Financial Planner looking to take the next step into leadership while continuing to deliver first-class advice to high-net-worth clients in a supportive, well-resourced environment.