About the Company - Do you currently work in a role with lack of progression and future career opportunities?
Do you enjoy a supportive environment working within a highly motivated team?
Are you a positive and confident individual, a great team player who wants a chance to create their own path in a professional industry?
Are you able to think quickly on your feet whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail?
If this interests you, then we should be your destination employer of choice.
Cowens are a leading independent Chartered Financial Services company, with 'Gold' Investors in People accreditation, recent winners of 'Business of the Year' at The Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 Business awards and have been trading since 1986.
About the Role - Due to our continued and expansive growth, we are looking for someone to take on the role of Head of Administration, joining our thriving Financial Planning team at our Head Office in Mansfield town centre.
Previous experience in Financial Service Administration is required within a Financial Planning/Adviser business.
Managerial experience is welcomed however, not essential for the right person as full training will be provided.
Responsibilities - The role requires: Computer literate with experience of Microsoft packages is essential.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Good time management, task management and organisational skills are essential.
5 GCSEs including Maths and English at a grade C/5 or above.
A willingness to learn.
Ability to use your own initiative.
High attention to detail to ensure accuracy of the tasks undertaken.
The ability to handle numbers.
3 years + Financial Services Administration Experience within a Financial Planning/Adviser business.
CII Level 3 Certificate Qualification is desirable, or qualifications working towards Level 4 Diploma.
A desire to enter into further training and exams to reach a CII Diploma Qualification in Financial Services.
Experience in IO Systems (Desirable).
Pay range and compensation package - Salary Package is negotiable, dependent on experience.
This is a career opportunity for your future.
Equal Opportunity Statement - We believe in the power of diversity and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Excellent employee benefits package which includes: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses A dynamic and supportive work environment Company events Highly competitive company pension Employee discounts Flexitime Free flu jabs Sick pay Store discounts Funding of professional exams Health & Wellbeing programme Income protection provision Life insurance provision Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.15pm Website: www.cowensgroup.co.uk Job Type: Full-time Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £30,000.00 per year Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Financial planning services Flexitime Free flu jabs Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person