About Us

The Wealth at Work group helps employees and pension scheme members to improve their financial future. This is achieved by providing support in the workplace on a range of financial matters from financial wellbeing issues such as debt and money management through to pensions and preparing for retirement. We work with hundreds of organisations across the private and public sector in the UK and Ireland by providing financial education and guidance, reaching millions of the workforce which can be delivered globally.

Our Culture

We are passionate about our company and our services and always work together as a team to get the best out of each other and achieve the best results for our clients. Our company continues to grow and every employee contributes to this success.

We invest in people - We are proud to hold the Investors In People Silver accreditation. Investors in People is an internationally recognised standard and global benchmark when it comes to people management. It is a powerful recognition of the culture, commitment and care that defines our business.

A great place to work - For the second consecutive year we are delighted to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, amongst the best ‘Big Organisations in the UK’.  In 2025 we also received the Spotlight Award for The Best Company within Financial Services. This new accolade, introduced in 2025, recognises the very best in the Financial Services sector and we're immensely proud to be its first-ever recipient.

About the Role

Our Strategic Planners provide strategic asset allocation advice to private individuals in relation to the fee-based Discretionary Managed Portfolio Services of WEALTH at work, delivering a first class customer experience to our clients across the private and public sector. 

About You 

Successful candidates will possess the following key qualities and experience:

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

• Understand and be able to explain in generic terms the merits and detractions of all investment types

• Be able to explain effectively the benefits of discretionary portfolio management versus the detractions of static management of investments portfolios or product based propositions.

• Knowledge of the regulatory environment, role of the Financial Conduct Authority, money laundering regulations and data protection

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Accurate and numerate

• Drive and initiative to work on own or as part of a team

• Working knowledge of computer based applications such as Word and Excel

For more information about the role, please review the Job Description here.

Location

Home Based

Additional Infomration

Disclosure and Barring Services Checks

Wealth at Work Ltd. carries out DBS checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. The Strategic Planner role is subject to a Standard DBS check. Checks are completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the HR Team and will not be shared with recruiting managers unless specific permission is sought and agreed in writing.

If you have questions about the DBS service please visit the government website here.

ID and Financial Checks

Wealth at Work., as a Financial Services firm regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, carries out ID and Financial checks at a level appropriate for each role as part of our recruitment process.  Checks are completed through Experian, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the HR Team and not shared with recruiting managers unless specific permission is sought and agreed in writing.

Senior Managers & Certification Regime

The Strategic Planner role, as a position regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, is subject to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime. Offers are conditional on the completion of regulated reference checks covering the last 6 years in line with the requirements of the regime. Regulated references alongside DBS and ID and Financial checks are used to make a fit and proper assessment as required by the FCA and any offer is only formalised once these checks have been completed to the company's satisfaction. For more information visit the FCA website here.  

Overseas Applications

Wealth at Work Ltd. are not currently a sponsor organisation for those applying form outside the UK. This means that we will be unable to sponsor applications for a work visa for those who live outside of the UK and do not currently hold the right to work.

For more information on whether or not you need a Visa to work in the UK please visit the government website here.