Templegate Recruitment

Specialist Recruiters in Financial Services

Paraplanning Associate / Junior Paraplanner

Chorley (Hybrid)

Up to £32,000 (DOE)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a technically minded and ambitious individual to join a growing and supportive Paraplanning team as a Paraplanning Associate / Junior Paraplanner.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in financial planning who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop into a fully competent paraplanner.

You will benefit from structured training, full exam support, and ongoing one-to-one mentoring from experienced professionals, enabling you to build both technical expertise and practical paraplanning skills.

Working closely with Advisers and the Technical Team Leader, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant, and high-quality financial planning advice, while developing your long-term career within paraplanning.

What’s in it for you

• 4% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice available)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
• Group life cover (4x salary)
• Rolling sick pay scheme
• Full exam funding and structured training support
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Clear and supported career progression pathway into paraplanning

Role Purpose

As a key member of the Paraplanning team, you will support the delivery of accurate and compliant financial planning advice by:

• Preparing suitability reports that are accurate, professional, and compliant
• Conducting detailed research across pensions, investments, protection, and wider financial planning solutions
• Supporting advisers with technical analysis and case preparation
• Ensuring all work meets regulatory standards and internal procedures
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records
• Liaising with product providers and internal teams where required
• Developing a strong understanding of the full advice process and client journey
• Building technical knowledge under the supervision of the Technical Team Leader

This is a structured development role with a clear pathway towards becoming a confident and fully qualified paraplanner.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a financial planning firm
• Exposure to paraplanning or technical/administrative support work
• Currently working towards the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning
• Ideally 1–2 CII RO exams already achieved
• Good understanding of the UK financial services regulatory framework
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated to develop into a paraplanning role

Desirable

• Progress toward or completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning
• Strong analytical and technical thinking skills
• Confidence working with complex financial information and casework

Career Development

This role offers genuine long-term progression within a supportive, structured, and technically strong environment.

With full study support and hands-on mentoring, you will be guided step by step towards becoming a fully qualified and confident paraplanner.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your financial planning career, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss your experience, career goals, and suitable opportunities.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.