Lucinda Ellery Consultancy is a prestigious organisation with headquarters in London and with studios throughout the UK and the USA. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced stylist for our Solihull studio. This is a very varied role in luxury, high-end environment and no two days are the same! What we offer Daytime working hours - NO evenings or overtime! Discount perks on Foot Asylum, Dominos Pizza, Body Shop, Cinema Tickets, Jet2Holidays, Waterstones, Ego, Alton Towers, Benefit, The Tanning Room and more! CHRISTMAS PERIOD AND NEW YEAR OFF! Excellent career prospects - some of our assistants have gone on to manage studios in other parts of the UK and even the USA! Company uniform Staff purchase scheme & FREE HAIR STYLING AND TREATMENTS! Competitive salary, 28 days paid holiday & pension Quarterly company events Minimum allowance of 6 Saturdays off per year Opportunities to work in our London HQ and have a city break! Responsibilities • Provide exceptional customer service by understanding client needs and delivering personalized hair styling services on hair systems and extensions., • Perform haircuts, coloring, and treatments on natural hair, hair systems and extensions - while ensuring client satisfaction., • Manage front desk operations, including scheduling appointments, taking payments and handling inquiries., • Mentor junior stylists and assist in training on techniques., • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety standards., • Stay updated on current trends and techniques in hair styling and related services. If you: Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) Have a minimum of 1 year studio experience Are committed to delivering a 5* customer experience Have good experience cutting, styling & colouring Are able to work full-time (Tues-Sat) Have a compassionate & friendly disposition Then we’d love to hear from you! Immediate start and full training available for the right candidate.
Experienced Paraplanner Required, Brilliant opportunity to join a growing business that has strong values and a clear vision for its future. About the Company: We think about financial planning in a way that goes beyond financial advice. We're a group of like-minded, values-driven people with a passion for independent financial planning. We all work together with one, single-minded purpose: To enrich the lives of the people we meet. Through conversations and knowledge sharing, financial planning and advice, whatever life stage our clients are at, our team is here to help them plan for a life well-lived. The Role: Experienced Paraplanner required. Brilliant opportunity to join a growing business that has strong values and a clear vision for its future. We are a company with a clear identity, strong values, an amazing culture, and a defined purpose. We are looking for an experienced paraplanner with a sound understanding of the financial planning process and the desire to be the best in their role. This is a great opportunity to join a company that has imagined what a next generation financial planning business should look like. Our purpose is to enrich the lives not just of the clients we work for, but also the people that work for us, and we have created an environment where our team members feel they belong and can thrive and grow. If this is what you are looking for in a company and our values resonate with you, please apply, we would love to hear from you! Location and Working Arrangements: Ideally we are looking for candidates for our main office in a 100% office based role. However, we will consider applicants looking to work from our satellite offices where we can offer hybrid working (3 days in the office). Key Responsibilities: The role of the Paraplanner is to work with the Financial Planners and provide a high level of client service in a professional and timely manner. Duties will include: • Identifying areas for financial planning and sourcing solutions to meet their objectives, • Preparing suitability reports and recommendations for approval by the financial planner, • Conducting fund research and analysis using industry standard analytics tools, • Collating and maintaining due diligence research on funds, platforms, and providers, • Preparing cumulative return tables and sharing these with the team, • Ensuring documentation is compliant, present, and correct, • Ensuring your own personal development and the development of the administration team Essential Skills and Experience: We are looking for someone who has gained experience in a similar role and company and has a good understanding of the whole financial process. • 2 years' Paraplanning experience within an IFA firm, • Experienced working with a breadth of products, • Ideally DipPFS qualified or equivalent Level 4 qualification, • Able to demonstrate excellent customer communication skills, • Experience working together as part of a team, • A background in using IFA systems and processes, • Excellent quality service delivery skills, • Strong personal skills in the areas of adaptability, enthusiasm, dependability, honesty, and integrity Benefits and Salary: • Salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience, • 31 days holiday including bank holidays, • Income protection, • 4x salary life assurance*, • Company sick pay*, • Pension scheme with salary sacrifice, • Recruitment referral scheme, • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), • Wellness support, • Financial wellbeing *Benefits marked with an asterisk apply after successful completion of the probationary period. Position Details: Full-time - 35 hours per week Primary location: Main office (100% office based) Alternative locations: Satellite offices (hybrid working available - 3 days in office) Further Information: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In order to give your application the best chance of success, please: • Check that you meet the criteria for the role, • Apply with a CV that is clear, concise, and correct, • Tailor your CV to highlight your experience and relevant achievements to the position