New Job Opening: Performance & Development Manager in Leatherhead, UK

Job Description

Take the next step in your financial services career as a Performance and Development Manager, supporting Mortgage Advisors across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. This field-based role is ideal for an experienced coach who is passionate about developing people and improving performance. 

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment

Vacancy: Performance & Development Manager

Sector: Financial Services

Location: Sussex, Surrey & Hampshire

Salary:  OTE £45,000 per annum

Position: Permanent – Full Time

Reference: WR93463

Working closely with Mortgage Advisors, Area Mortgage Managers and senior leadership, you will deliver structured onboarding, coaching and ongoing development programmes while ensuring compliance with the Training & Competence framework.

You will help individuals maximise their potential, improve business performance and contribute to the continued growth of a high-performing financial services division. 

What's in it for you (Benefits):

• Competitive salary of £42,500 plus performance bonus


• £4,000 car allowance


• 33 days' holiday including an additional day for your birthday


• Structured career development, training and professional support


• Pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme and company rewards 

The Company:

• One of the largest independent property groups in the South East with over 100 offices


• Provides residential sales, lettings, mortgages and land and new homes services


• Invests heavily in employee development, training and long-term career progression 

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Performance & Development Manager:

• Deliver structured onboarding and induction programmes for newly recruited Mortgage Advisors


• Coach and mentor existing advisors to improve productivity, performance and customer outcomes


• Conduct observations, development reviews, KPI meetings and CPD sessions within the Training & Competence framework


• Work closely with senior management to identify development opportunities and implement performance improvement plans


• Share best practice, support continuous improvement initiatives and encourage consistent standards across the region


• Produce performance reports and provide insight to support business growth and operational decision-making 

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

• CeMAP qualified or hold an equivalent recognised mortgage qualification


• Previous experience in coaching, mentoring, training or performance management within financial services


• Strong understanding of the Training & Competence framework


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and motivate others


• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied regional workload


• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing KPIs and performance data


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire


• Positive, professional approach with a genuine passion for developing people and driving high performance 

Is this the role for you?

Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Performance & Development Manager role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR93463.

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• Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client’s job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. 

About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR93463 – Performance & Development Manager – Financial Services