Application Specialist

Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success.

This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Manchester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Associate

This is an exciting opportunity to join St. James's Place Management Services as an Application Specialist. You will play a pivotal role in the end-to-end management of recruitment applications for prospective Partners and Financial Advisers, ensuring a flawless onboarding process. Your efforts will contribute to the integrity and efficiency of our recruitment process.

This is a part-time role, working 21 hours per week.

• Submit applications to Regulatory Authorisations for various recruit lanes and Mortgage Advisers.
• Conduct personalised application meetings via telephone, Teams, or Zoom.
• Proactively make sure Partners and Advisers receive the information they require.
• Gather, validate, and upload all required information.
• Offer customized assistance to Partners and Advisers.
• Maintain data accuracy within Salesforce.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure smooth application processes.
• Build custom offer letters.
• Support the Operations Team in achieving business objectives.

You are exceptionally organised and meticulous with proven experience in managing complex processes. Your ability to collaborate with various partners will ensure seamless coordination. You thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment and are determined to implement successful strategies.

• Experience with lanes model
• Diary management experience
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Understanding of qualifications relating to the industry

What's in it for you?

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
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• Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover
  , income protection
  , and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
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