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𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘜𝘒-𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘩𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘺: 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳 6-𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 Following a sustained growth period, I am hiring a Partner role to contribute to the continued success of a Pensions consultancy. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲: -Drive new business development through winning clients, tender submissions, and leading pitches. Also leveraging existing networks internally and using your own network -Advise on the complexities of new clients' issues, as well as winning the business -Work across multiple business lines in delivering consultative advice -Can be involved in proposition development, and mentoring/ leading people internally -Contribute to the strategic direction of the business as a whole, and support your local office 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹: -FIA -10+ years of experience gained at a EBC -Experience leading clients and building relationships -Commercial acumen -Mainly trustee-side experience as opposed to being corporate-focused 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: -Scheme actuary cert -Experience working on schemes >£1bn (as lead or second support) -Someone curious and innovative, challenges the norms and is hungry to impact the direction of the business Part-time/ reduced hours can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch for details on the client, day-to-day and full remuneration. Slight time pressure on this one, so please get in touch ASAP: E: yasmin.andrews@bwd-search.com M: 07458161817 Harry McNeill Jack Heaton

There are many widely acknowledged reasons why the Financial Planning profession, Financial Planning firms, and the general population, would benefit from a higher number of female advisers.   However one area that is not often highlighted, that is of significant benefit to firms, is female advisers' drive and capability in regards to business development.

Ahead of a podcast recording today with Tom Hegarty, our Founder James Walker posted : https://lnkd.in/eZCvfsEg and the responses, in the comments, privately to James & now in the press too, has everyone here eager for this podcast episode release!

Financial Planning is dying. On Friday, I’m recording a podcast with Tom Hegarty about the next generation of advisers. The problem? There might not be a profession to join. Reports suggest nearly half of UK advisers are set to retire in the next five years. Demand for advice is rising, but the pipeline of new talent isn’t keeping up. The profession is shrinking, and it will take a collective effort to fix it. So, where do we go from here? What needs to happen? Get involved and drop your thoughts in the comments. Paul Claireaux Rob Atherton Dave Robinson FCCA MCSI TEP LLAA IMC Guy Skinner Chris Ball Heather Hopkins Carla Brown CFP™️, FPFS, TEP Benjamin Beck Kusal Ariyawansa NextGen Planners Paul Bradley, MSc, FPFS Ben Hampton #FinancialAdvice #NextGen #Recruitment #WealthManagement

The Reactive Hiring Trap Most hiring processes are reactive. 📢 Post an advert. 📑 Wait for applications. 🤞 Hope the right candidate magically appears. The problem? The best candidates don’t apply to job adverts. Not on job boards, not on LinkedIn, not anywhere. Why? Because they’re not actively looking. They’re busy delivering results, adding value, and driving growth where they are. But here’s the good news: they do respond to professional recruiters who are subject matter experts. Recruiters who understand their industry, know what motivates them, and can show them the right opportunity at the right time. So the question is—are you waiting for talent to come to you? Or are you engaging with the talent that will actually move your business forward? If you would like to find out how to inject some proactivity into your process then get in touch.

To keep things centralised, all of the roles the wider Pensions team and I advertise on LinkedIn are also posted on the BWD website. A quick Google of "BWD" and selecting "I'm looking" will show you an overview of what we're hiring for year-round. Feel free to reach out for more info on individual roles: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eS8i6Yss E: yasmin.andrews@bwd-search.com M: 07458161817 BWD Search & Selection Harry McNeill

🗺 Too Many Directions, No Clear Route 🗺 When hiring, more recruiters doesn’t mean more coverage of the market, it means more confusion. Think of it like a group of people at a crossroads, each holding a different map, all pointing in different directions. Instead of a clear path, you get mixed messages, lost candidates, and a disjointed hiring process. 🚦 So, what’s the solution? A retained partnership. ✅ A single, clear strategy. ✅ A consistent and compelling message to candidates. ✅ A streamlined, efficient process that finds the right person faster. Hiring should be about a planned and precise process. If you're ready to ditch the confusion and take the right route to securing top talent, let’s chat. #retained #recruitment #hiringstrategies #employerbranding #retainedrecruitment #talentacquisition #businessgrowth #qualityoverquantity #financialservices #financialadviser #retained #banking #compliance #IFA #bdm #businessdevelopment #hiring #jobs BWD Search & Selection James Walker Alistair Brownlee Ellie Corkill Gary Raine James Woods Jordan Forbes

A Big Question! 👉 Are people the most important part of a business??? If the answer is yes, then surely the strategy and process to attract and recruit those people is meticulously planned and highly effective… right? ❌ Wrong. For many businesses, recruitment is an afterthought—reactive, inconsistent, and treated as a tick-box exercise. Is it any surprise, then, that so many firms get it wrong, time and time again? Hiring isn’t about filling seats—it’s about finding the right people. The ones who drive growth, shape culture, and make a lasting impact. So, is your recruitment strategy a well-oiled machine… or are you just hoping for the best? Let’s discuss. 👇