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Head of Corporate Solutions
Location: London/Farnborough (Hybrid- only needing to commute for regular team meetings)
Salary: £75,000-£85,000 + Benefits
Sector: Financial Services / Corporate Employee Benefits
Overview
A leading UK financial services organisation is seeking a highly experienced Head of Corporate Solutions to lead, develop, and grow its Corporate Solutions division. This role oversees a team of consultants delivering workplace pension, auto-enrolment, and wider employee benefits advice to corporate clients ranging from SMEs to major national employers.
This is a strategic, commercially focused leadership role responsible for proposition development, team performance, client experience, and overall channel growth.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Act as the market-facing leader of the Corporate Solutions channel.
Own and evolve the advice proposition to ensure competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
Deliver against commercial objectives including revenue, profitability, and client growth.
Contribute to wider business strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders.
Team Management
Lead and manage a team of Corporate Consultants (c. 5 direct reports).
Deliver first-line supervision, coaching, and development under the Training & Competency framework.
Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and ensure ongoing adviser competency and CPD compliance.
Recruit, onboard, and develop team members as required.
Client & Relationship Management
Oversee delivery of high-quality corporate advice across pensions, auto-enrolment, and employee benefits.
Manage key corporate client relationships, ensuring excellent service, retention, and referral opportunities.
Identify and convert new business opportunities, including professional connections and senior corporate stakeholders.
Generate warm leads into the individual financial advice channel through corporate relationships.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
Ensure all advice meets FCA regulations, T&C standards, and Consumer Duty requirements.
Monitor key performance indicators, adviser risk reports, and compliance actions.
Promote a strong risk management culture within the team.
Oversee accurate reporting, forecasting, and management information.
Operational Excellence
Continuously improve processes, client experience, and internal collaboration.
Support internal projects and transformation initiatives across the organisation.
Maintain strong market knowledge, understanding regulatory and industry changes.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership, coaching, and people development abilities.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
Commercially driven, analytical, and comfortable managing budgets and targets.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Decisive, resilient, and highly organised.
Client-centric mindset with a commitment to high service standards.
Experience Required
Proven experience in corporate financial advice, workplace pensions, or employee benefits.
Strong track record in sales management and business development.
Experience building or managing professional connections within the SME or corporate market.
Background in managing multi-person advisory teams within a regulated environment.
Qualifications
Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or equivalent).
CF qualifications (CF1–CF5 or equivalent) desirable.
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