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Overview: We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Mortgage Advisor or Mortgage Broker to join our wealth management client on a self-employed basis. As part of the directly authorised Chartered Financial Planner firm, you will work remotely and from one of the market leading estate agency offices in Bexhill, providing expert whole of market mortgage advice to clients primarily located in Bexhill, with additional leads coming from satellite offices in Tenterden and Rye. The relationship between the estate agency and the wealth management firm goes back over 30 years!! This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Mortgage Advisor or Mortgage Broker professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and values the flexibility of working from home. Remuneration: Realistic opportunity to bank over £200k - earning over £110k Responsibilities: Prospect and qualify leads: Generate leads through a market leading estate agency office in Bexhill, as well as additional leads from other satellite offices, identify potential clients seeking mortgage advice, and assess their needs. Mortgage Consultation: Conduct comprehensive consultations with clients to assess their mortgage needs and financial situation accurately. Product Research: Utilise your mortgage expertise to research and analyse a wide range of mortgage products from various lenders, ensuring that clients are presented with suitable options tailored to their requirements. Financial Planning Integration: Collaborate with our client's team of Chartered Financial Planners to integrate mortgage advice seamlessly into clients' overall financial plans, providing holistic solutions that align with their long-term goals. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with the estate agency staff, clients, offering ongoing support and guidance throughout the mortgage application process and beyond. Team Work: Working closely with the financial services focused estate agency staff, in the Bexhill area Compliance: Adhere to all regulatory requirements and company policies, ensuring that all advice provided is compliant and ethical. Stay informed and compliant: Continuously update your knowledge of market trends, product offerings, and regulatory changes. Business Development: Proactively seek new business opportunities and referrals, leveraging your network and expertise to expand the client base and contribute to the growth of the firm. Requirements: CeMAP Qualified: Hold a valid CeMAP (Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice) qualification or equivalent. Experience: Proven experience working as a Mortgage Advisor or Mortgage Broker, preferably within a whole of market environment. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the mortgage market, products, and regulatory requirements in the UK. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to clients. Self-Motivated: Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using technology and software for remote communication, client management, and administrative tasks. Ethical Standards: Strong ethical standards and a commitment to always acting in the best interests of clients. Benefits: Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and managing your own schedule. Supportive Environment: Access to support and resources from our client's team of Chartered Financial Planners and administrative staff. Access to whole-of-market mortgages: Offer your clients a wide range of options to meet their needs. Competitive Commission Structure: Benefit from a competitive commission structure, rewarding your hard work and dedication. Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge. If you are a driven and experienced mortgage advisor looking to build a successful career on your own terms, we encourage you to apply!
Retail Sales Assistant 8 hour contract Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist.You provide the book that unleashes an inner author.You supply the games that help bring families together.You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects themwith a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs. ?? And loads more! Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play! You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious andmotivating. Our customers will wantto return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs. Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to... well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you. Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations! We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician: You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll joinas a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this. Thereare alot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool.If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but whenyou reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up fortraining so that you canearn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring ?? We are Can-do ?? We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help!