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THE OPPORTUNITY Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. A rapidly growing, independently owned IFA firm in Horsham is recruiting an experienced Financial Paraplanner to join their busy, close-knit team. This is a newly created position driven by business growth the firm currently outsources a significant volume of paraplanning reports and needs dedicated in-house resource to manage that workload. With five financial advisers generating consistent client activity, a pipeline of practice acquisitions, and a director who actively invests in the team's professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paraplanner who is ready to hit the ground running and grow with an ambitious firm. THE ROLE You will work directly with a team of five advisers, taking ownership of the paraplanning process end-to-end. Your core responsibilities will include: • Preparing detailed suitability letters and reports for pension transfers, investments, trusts, and bonds, • Collaborating with financial advisers to gather and analyse client data income, assets, liabilities, insurance, and investment holdings, • Creating retirement projections, cash flow models, and fund analyses using planning tools such as Voyant, • Conducting product and fund research to support investment and pension recommendations, • Developing financial plans aligned to the client's risk profile and long-term objectives, • Ensuring all recommendations comply with FCA regulatory standards and internal compliance requirements, • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records within the CRM and planning systems (currently Xplan, transitioning to 360/Lifecycle) This is not an entry-level position. The firm needs someone who can step in, understand the advice journey confidently, and produce high-quality, compliant reports without significant hand-holding. That said, personality and cultural fit are equally important this is a close-knit office and they hire for attitude as much as technical ability. Essential: • Paraplanning experience: solid, demonstrable experience as a paraplanner within an IFA, wealth management, or financial planning environment you know the advice process inside out, • Suitability report writing: confident and accurate in drafting suitability reports across pensions (including transfers), investments, trusts, and protection products, • Financial analysis skills: strong analytical capability comfortable working with client financial data, cashflow models, and retirement projections, • Product and fund knowledge: broad knowledge of financial services products including pensions, ISAs, bonds, and investment platforms, • FCA compliance awareness: thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and how they apply to the advice and report-writing process, • Diploma xrnqpay in Financial Planning (DipPFS), CII Advanced Diploma, or working towards equivalent qualifications, • Experience with Quilter network or similar network-based advisory structures, • Exposure to Xplan CRM; awareness of 360/Lifecycle platform an advantage, • Knowledge of trust structures, LPA, or estate planning, • Salary of £50,000 per annum, • 23 days annual leave, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 25 days, plus bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employer covers 50% of the premium, • Discretionary bonus scheme and genuine bonus potential, • Early Friday finish option: leave at 3pm on Fridays by making up two hours earlier in the week, • Parking available nearby, • Supportive, ambitious firm culture director actively sponsors high-performing team members through professional qualifications and the Quilter Adviser Academy pathway

Job Role: Building Services Manager (Mechanical) Location: DSTL, Salisbury (On-site) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £48,000- £55,000 a year Mainstay Recruitment are looking for an experienced and proactive Building Services Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical engineering services, statutory compliance, and safe systems of work across a complex, highly regulated estate. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring all contractual obligations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards, while providing excellent support to the client. You will combine office-based management with on-site technical leadership, supervising directly employed engineers and specialist contractors. You’ll ensure both planned and reactive maintenance activities meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements. Acting as the Qualified Supervisor, you will ensure all works comply with F-Gas, Gas Safe, and OFTEC standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead inspection, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems including: HVAC, pressure systems, steam, compressed air, industrial gases, water systems, and LEV equipment • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal governance, including JSP 375 • Oversee risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, and contractor controls • Review new installations, refurbishments, and handover documentation prior to service entry • Maintain CAFM systems, asset records, technical drawings, and lifecycle planning data • Collaborate with internal teams, Authorising Engineers, DSTL Estates, DIO representatives, and external auditors • Mentor engineers and Authorised Persons, supporting training, competence, and professional development • Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across all activities About You • Proven experience in a mechanical engineering leadership role within regulated environments (e.g. MOD, healthcare, industrial) • Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and compliance frameworks including: Pressure Systems Regulations, Gas Safe, OFTEC, F-Gas, JSP 375, SFG20, and CDM • Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent) • Previous experience as a Qualified Supervisor or Authorised Person is highly desirable • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills • Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Requirements • Ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance (essential) • Due to site vetting requirements, applicants must be British Nationals • Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided) • Participation in an on-call rota required What We Offer • 6% employer-matched pension contribution • 25 days annual leave • Company car or car allowance • Single private medical cover • Life assurance (2x annual salary) • One professional subscription per year To apply for this role, please follow the link on this page or for more information call Mainstay Recruitment and ask for Will