Programme Lead

Passionate about helping the financial services profession to thrive? Love helping people kickstart their careers in finance? Know about all the challenges the industry faces, but are a natural born solution finder? Then, do we have the role for you?! Since 2021, the Verve Foundation has been established as the only, completely independent, truly not-for-profit business in financial services, with just one goal: to do good in finance. This is possible thanks to the kind support from our sponsors, and includes initiatives such as:New Talent  - bringing literally hundreds of new people into financial services to kick start their careers. New Business - helping hundreds of financial advisers who are thinking of starting their own business to explore their options and kick off their entrepreneurial journey. Business Growth - free programmes for advice firms to help them build out their company, structures and team...All of which aim to help as;More advice firms means more clients have access to financial advice and support, and More people are actively choosing finance as their career, resulting in a greater, more diverse thriving industryIf you would love to be a part of something incredibly special, and are already experienced in financial services, then read on:About the roleWe're looking for someone to lead on the various programmes and initiatives - the exisiting ones and the new ones we have up our sleeves. This role involves:Curating and designing bootcamps, programmes, events and sessions to help support the various parties Delivering sessions, sourcing relevant speakers and creating cohesive programmesWorking with our delegates and students, as well as our partners, sponsors and speakers to maximise the value and impact of the programmes Working with the broader financial services community to build up a team of happy and willing mentors and supporters who can add additional value Representing the Verve Foundation at industry events, promotional activities and in trade press Nurturing and developing relationships with key sponsors and supporters Nurturing and developing the Programme Support (additional role currently being recruited for).About you This is a crucial role in the next steps of the Verve Foundation and we are looking for someone who:Is a self-starter: The role offers a huge amount of autonomy; this is not a role where you will be given detailed processes to follow. Instead, the person needs to have the overarching mission of the Foundation in their heart and mind, coupled with the creativity to design the best delivery approach, for our delegates and for us.Has an entrepreneurial mindset: Balancing the effort needed to build the Foundation alongside the challenges of it being a teeny business with limited resources is key. We're essentially a tiny charity, but with the ambitions of a massive conglomerate! Is no stranger to financial services: As a minimum, you'll need to hold a Level 4 financial services qualification and have a deep understanding of the industry and it's challenges. A born leader: Ideally you'd also have some management experience and confident in nurturing the next hire(s) through the business. We're open-minded to what you previous experience in finance looks like (i.e. adviser, paraplanner, trainer, business owner, provider side etc.) but instead what's key to the success of this hire is that the they have the skills and attributes to succeed and the heart and mind to drive doing more good in the industry.Standard benefits25 days holiday allowance; plus bank holidays; plus Christmas close-down and your birthday off if it falls on a weekday.Personal development budget (for exams, training, anything to help you excel!)Hybrid or fully remote options available, depending on role and experience.Access to lifestyle benefits such as meditation app and high street discount & rewards appDeath in service coverPension contributions 2 official annual company parties (part of the wider group of Verve companies) Anything else?No stuffy dress codesLots of health and wellbeing programme and initiatives; and of course...Being part of a company with a higher purpose and strong valuesDue to this flexibility, and as a not-for-profit organisation, salary is very much dependent on experience.