Senior Fund Manager/Presenter/Spokesperson – North West Basic Salary to c. £100,000 (OTE to £130,000) + Benefits Our client is an ambitious Investment Manager with a strong focus on the UK market. It is seeking a Senior Fund Management professional to manage client portfolios and lead the Asset Allocation part of the Investment process. You will also act as official Spokesperson for the business on matters surrounding Asset Allocation and will therefore have experience of presenting to IFA audiences and producing press and trade articles. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your profile within a business and the wider industry and to make a positive impact within a highly successful, forward-thinking and collaborative fund management team. If you are interested, please send your cv to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting TXAF/893862 or call Alison French on 01761 252 534 for a confidential conversation.

Head of Fund Management – North West Basic Salary to c. £125,000 (OTE to £165,000) + Share Options + Benefits Our client is a highly successful, growing Investment House with a rapidly expanding level of AUM approaching £1 billion. It is seeking a qualified Fund Manager to join the senior leadership team and head up its successful Fund Management team. You will be responsible for acting as guardian of the investment process, working collaboratively with your Fund Managers and with joint responsibility for day to day oversight of client portfolios. If you are currently a successful Fund Manager seeking progression to management, or have had previous experience within a similar role, please send your CV confidentially to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting reference TXAF/893860 or call Alison French on 01761 252 534

Our client is an ambitious Investment Manager with a strong focus on the UK market. This is a fantastic opportunity for a successful Investment Analyst to step up into a fully-fledged Fund Manager role, with responsibility for execution of trades and management of client portfolios within a successful, highly collaborate and supportive team. If you have experience of working as an Analyst within UK Equities and are keen to progress your career, please do send your cv to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting TXBHH/893863 or call Brandon Hewitt-Hunt on 01761 252 533

Our client is a highly successful, growing Investment House with a rapidly expanding level of AUM approaching £1 billion. It is seeking an Equity Fund Manager with extensive experience of Stock research and selection, specifically within UK Equities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly collaborative Fund Management team, with responsibility for equity fund management on a daily basis, involvement with marketing presentations and acting as deputy spokesperson for the firm within your area of expertise. If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting TXBHH/893861 or call Brandon Hewitt-Hunt on 01761 252 533 for a confidential conversation

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ISLE OF MAN ** (You need to live here currently) ** 6 MONTH CONTRACT £400 - £500 DAY RATE Looking for a Senior Project Manager to co-ordinate the delivery of a significant migration project for our Client. They are looking for someone ideally with a minimum of 3 years Project Management experience and also Prince2 Qualification or equilavent. To give you an idea of what the job will entail, the following points give an indication:   Ensure that the project objectives are realised on time, within the project budget and to agreed quality standards.  To act as a key co-ordinator between project stakeholder business areas and those areas undertaking project activities and developments. To effect the successful integration of business change into operational business areas. To be the project management “expert” in the team and provide mentoring and guidance to other team members and promotion of effective change management across the business.  If you would be interested in being considered for this role, please send your CV to CV@Paulharpersearch.co.uk - quoting ref TXBHH/893858 and the assigned Consultant, Brandon hewitt-Hunt, will be in touch.

The Company Paul Harper Search & Selection is a leading Financial Services Search consultancy. Our office is based in Blagdon, North Somerset in a beautiful country house. We work with many of the biggest names in UK Financial Services such as household name insurance companies, fund managers and private banks. As part of our growth plans, we are seeking a Trainee Recruitment Researcher to work closely alongside our Consultants to source, attract and secure Financial Services candidates. The role: · Sourcing, attracting, and securing candidates · Use of telephone, internet search and database search to identify suitable candidates · Headhunting, engaging and rapport building with candidates as well as liaising with clients · Working closely with an assigned Consultant · Administrative duties including maintaining and updating CRM system · Sending interview confirmation and documentation via email · Networking on LinkedIn · Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm Candidate requirements: · Ideally a Graduate or A Level leaver · Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills · Confident working in a fast-paced environment · Desire to develop and progress professionally · Enjoys working as part of a friendly and dynamic team · Personable, intelligent and ambitious · Resourceful with the ability to use own initiative · Willingness to learn about the Financial Services market The benefits: · A training scheme endorsed by the Recruitment & Employment confederation (REC) and time to study for it. · A 15-month training programme provided by an external provider with a Nationally recognised Recruitment qualification · Specialist knowledge of Financial Services market · Clear path for career progression · A competitive salary with team-based bonuses · Free on-site parking · Working alongside a friendly and supportive team in pleasant surroundings If you feel you are the right person for this role, please apply online.

We understand, that as a small – medium sized Financial Planning Business, utilising a full executive search is not a viable option. Unfortunately, as a result, this means you are unable to experience the calibre of candidates that an executive search can deliver. If you are currently using a recruitment agency on a contingent basis, it is likely that you are presented with candidates who are actively on the market seeking a new role, in process with a number of your competitors, and left over on your agencies database. Your vacancy will not be a priority and you will not experience the VIP treatment, where a dedicated team of Researchers and Consultants actively go to market in the search of top-quality Advisers who are targeted exclusively for you. In a market where good Financial Planners are in high demand, they expect to be headhunted. The best candidates are usually not actively looking, but open to hearing about opportunities when approached by the right people in the right way. Paul Harper search have spent 20 years building their reputation as a company which offers genuine top of market opportunities to top of market financial services professionals. Therefore, to land a perfect Financial Planner, hand-picked especially for you, YOU need an executive search service. We are delighted to announce, that we are launching an affordable executive search service for small – medium sized Financial Planning Businesses, all in the name of Financial Planner Plus+. Why should you use a contingent agency when you could reap the benefits of an executive search, for a similar, sometimes even lower cost?   With a few vacancy pre-requisites, and a small up-front cost, we could offer you: A guaranteed shortlist of 3 Financial Planners, culturally aligned and exclusive to you! (so you don’t have to worry about your competitors nabbing them first) A priority, superior service Shortlist report, including market information and feedback on your vacancy! 6-month free candidate replacement guarantee (not that you’ll need to use it!!) If you’ve had enough of reading through mediocre CVs, that don’t tick all your boxes, it’s time to experience Financial Planner Plus +, an affordable executive search service, for your business.  

This represents a brilliant opportunity to join a Prestigious Investment Manager and be part of an established and successful team. The ideal Candidate will have experience of managing portfolios well over £50m and it'd be highly advantageous if some assets could come with them. There is an 'Asset gathering reward' which generously rewards you for any assets you can bring. On offer is a broad proposition encompassing IHT offerings and a managed advisory proposition.   If you would like to be considered for this role, please call Brandon Hewitt-Hunt on 01761 252533 or send your CV over to us confidentially on CV@paulharpersearch.co.uk FAO Brandon Hewitt-Hunt and quoting BHH/893829.

We are representing one of the most established IFA firms in the UK, that prides itself on building long-standing, consultative client relationships and providing impartial and holistic independent advice.   It is seeking an experienced Financial Planner (either Chartered or working towards), to join a highly successful team and assist with the continued growth of the firm. You will need to be a successful networker, with a strong track record of business development, and will benefit from readily available leads from established professional introducer relationships. If you are driven, ambitious, take pride in the quality of your advice and are interested in finding out more, please email your CV to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk or call Lizzie Burns (01761 252 539) or Tim Terrell (01761 252 538) for an initial discussion.

Our client is a specialist Investment Manager providing innovative solutions to High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients via IFAs.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an intelligent and articulate individual with outstanding client development skills to cover a panel of accounts in the North East (Newcastle down to Sheffield). The ability to grasp and sell technical concepts is essential. A good understanding of the tax advantage space would be a benefit but is not a prerequisite. This is an existing panel of quality Accounts which will benefit from further development and has  plenty of scope to do more with the efforts of a dynamic, ambitious Business Development Manager. If you are a successful relationship builder looking for a change from corporate life then this is an ideal opportunity for you to join a dynamic sales team with extensive growth plans. To apply for this role please send your CV to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting Job Reference TX/893815 or call Alison French on 01761 252 534.

We are representing an award winning and Chartered advisory business with an enviable reputation of building strong, respectful client relationships and providing quality independent advice.   Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a driven Financial Adviser. You will inherit, manage and develop an existing client bank and be provided with full paraplanning and admin support, whilst benefitting from strong professional introducer arrangements that the firm has in place, providing further leads that are readily available. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded, dynamic and motivated team player with the ability and experience of offering holistic financial planning advice and building strong, trusted consultative relationships with clients. If you are a Level 4 qualified professional and are interested in finding out more, please email your CV to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk or call 01761 252 538 and ask for Tim Terrell or John Hirst.

IFA Client Bank Required Are you seeking a high sales price and a quick client bank sale? Central Belt - Scotland Our Client, running a successful financial advice business in the central belt (Scotland) is looking to acquire a full or partial Client bank with recurring income up to £250,000. Our Client:- a strong reputation and proposition strong financial backing cash immediately available The offering:- A very competitive x of recurring income for the right opportunity. It is willing and able to make a fast down payment Complete 100% of the full purchase price within 12 months. If you are interested in a confidential discussion and looking to sell your Client bank within the next 18 months, there is a very attractive financial proposition on offer. If you have a client bank with a recurring client income of £100k-250k (values outside this range may be considered) and are seeking a sale in the next 18 months -2 years. We can help.    For further details, please email cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting reference TS/893692 or call John Hirst, Tim Terrell or Paul Harper on 01761 252538.

  Chartered and Certified Financial Planners- London and South East   What could you do with a small group of clients with £40m Assets under management?   Our client, a leading wealth manager offers: A typical client bank above; An employed package with a high basic salary; A reward package based on all fee income ( recurring and new); All paraplanning  and reports provided allowing you to spend time with clients; Big company benefits package; Opportunity to work from home or office in the City of London.   P.S. the above, if managed properly, is likely to ensure you have an ongoing rising income of £150k pa   If you would like this opportunity call Paul Harper, Tim Terrell or John Hirst on 01761 252 538 or send your cv to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk marked TS/wealthmanagerLondon.

SO YOU HAVE REACHED CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER STATUS – NOW WHAT? You know your stuff, you have worked hard to earn Chartered or Certified status (or are about to qualify) you owe it to yourself to explore your worth. Since we were first established in 1999, Paul Harper Search has built an enviable reputation for providing outstanding candidates to our financial services clients for roles across the UK. As one of a very few Financial Services Search businesses with Chartered individuals, we have now created a separate Chartered & Certified Financial Planners Division led by our Associate Director, John Hirst ACII Chartered Insurer. Working with many of the leading Chartered Practices, sometimes on an exclusive basis, we can help you find an opportunity which is right for you. If you are interested in finding out more, please email your CV to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk or call 01761 252 535 and ask for John Hirst or Paul Harper