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Our client, an ambitious & growing financial services firm, known for their inclusive 'supportive culture, are looking to appoint a dynamic Head of Training & Competence to own, develop and enhance the Supervision Framework to ensure robust oversight of ARs and advisers across the business. As a key member of the Assurance senior leadership team, you will act as the subject matter expert on T&C Supervisory oversight - integral in maintaining strong AR oversight controls to keep the partnership safe. The role will: Oversee delivery of all T&C activity in line with relevant T&C handbooks, policies and procedures, evidencing holistic oversight of ARs. Lead all managers and teams to deliver consistent positive consumer outcomes through a customer-centric vision. Identify opportunities within firms and advisers to reduce risk and drive positive outcomes for consumers. Identify trends and opportunities to optimise supervisory resource Deliver the Certification and Conduct Rules controls as part of SMCR. Represent the firm at Industry T&C related events, groups or committees Provide accurate and timely FCA data submissions The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience leading T&C functions within a regulated firm; be a strategic leader that has designed a T&C Scheme, Supervision Framework or AR oversight, in line with FCA expectations; have proven experience in leading large & geographically dispersed teams whilst managing a budget of 1mil; possess full working knowledge of effective SMCR controls; with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.