Posted 05 August, 2026
Paraplanner
Recruit UK
Blackburn, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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Are you a Senior Paraplanner looking for more than just another job?
\nBecome part of a forward-thinking financial planning firm where your expertise is trusted, your ideas are valued, and your development is supported.
\n\nBenefits:
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- Pensions: 8% employer pension contribution. \n
- Life & Income Protection \n
- Financial Perks: Fee-free whole-of-market mortgage and insurance advice. \n
Time Off & Working Arrangements
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- Holiday: Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service. \n
- Working Style: Hybrid \n
- Family Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay. \n
Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle
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- Flexible Benefits: Salary sacrifice choices including private medical insurance, extra holidays, and an electric car scheme. \n
- Wellbeing Support: Access to an employee wellbeing portal and the WeCare health, legal, and financial support app. \n
Professional Development
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- Growth: Extensive learning, development opportunities, and formal study support. \n
Responsibilities include:
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- Producing detailed suitability reports and recommendations across pensions, investments, protection, and retirement planning \n
- Providing technical support and guidance to Financial Advisers \n
- Analysing client information and conducting in-depth research \n
- Assisting with complex cases and bespoke financial planning solutions \n
- Ensuring all work is compliant with FCA regulations and internal standards \n
- Supporting and mentoring junior paraplanners where required \n
- Liaising with advisers, administrators, and providers to ensure smooth case progression \n
Skills and experience required:
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- Proven experience in a senior paraplanning role \n
- Strong technical knowledge of pensions, investments, and financial planning \n
- Diploma in Financial Planning (Level 4) essential (or close to completion) \n
- Excellent report writing and analytical skills \n
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills \n
- Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively \n
- Experience using financial planning software and back-office systems \n
If you’re interested in finding out more, please apply today!
