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: Flexible SJP Locations Available Workplace Type: HybridEmployment Type: Permanent Seniority: Mid-Senior LevelThe Role:We are growing our Partnership, and we are seeking commercially minded individuals who can read the market, see opportunity, and then build a recruitment solution around it. You will not just be filling vacancies as a traditional recruiter or talent partner; you will be assisting our Partnership in creating them as well. This role sits at the intersection of market insight, relationship focused recruitment, and commercial judgement. Your success will be measured by the quality, sustainability, and long term value of the Partners and Advisers you bring into the business.What you will be doing:Identify market openings and growth opportunities across our PartnershipBuild recruitment strategies aligned to those opportunitiesSource, engage and progress high quality Partner and Adviser prospectsLead the entire recruitment journey, from first conversation through to joiningEnsure all recruits meet SJP’s commercial, cultural, and risk standardsWork closely with Partners to shape compelling propositions for new recruitsSupport Partners with business planning, recruitment propositions, and offer structuresPrepare recruits for:Application and business planningSelection and assessmentOur joining processesCoordinate onboarding activity, ensuring a smooth and professional Academy experienceNurture relationships across the Partnership and internal our teamsMaintain accurate data and MI through Salesforce and related systemsWho we are looking for:Someone who thinks commercially and takes a innovative approach to recruitment. You will be comfortable finding opportunity where no defined vacancy exists and shaping recruitment activity around future growth rather than immediate demand. Motivated by long term value, not short term placements, and you understand that quality, sustainability, and risk awareness are crucial to success.You will bring strong relationship skills and be comfortable building credibility with senior professionals, influencing decision making, and challenging constructively where required. You will enjoy working closely with Partners to shape compelling propositions for new recruits and advising on how recruitment supports broader business growth. You will be organised, self directed, and resilient, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and operate successfully in ambiguity.Essential Criteria:Experience in a role where judgement and influence were criticalStrong understanding of candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection, including quality and risk considerationsExperience working to targets or KPIs, with accountability for outcomesExperience negotiating offers, commercial terms, or propositionsAbility to assess whether a person is commercially viable, not just technically capableDesirable Criteria:Experience working with professional services, financial advice, or partnership-based modelsExposure to emerging career or "Academy style" recruitmentExperience working alongside senior business owners or PartnersStrong understanding of regulated environments and risk frameworksSpecial Requirement:We will be holding an assessment centre for selected candidates, that may include a combination of commercial discussion, scenario based exercises, and stakeholder interaction.Please ensure you are able to attend our London Lombard Street Assessment day on Thursday 19th February What's in it for you?We reward you
for the work you do,
whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both
personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days
plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or
online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have
benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)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
Research tells us
that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off
from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on
an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and
can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of
whether you tick every box.
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