Location: Virtual (for UK-wide opportunities)
Opportunity: Insight Event for the SJP Financial Adviser Academy Career Change Programme
Event Date: 10 September 2026
Register by: 10 September 2026
Career Returners is working in partnership with St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy to co-host a virtual event on 10 September (10am – 12:30pm). The event is aimed at introducing returners to a retraining opportunity to become a qualified financial adviser. You will also benefit from a Career Returners coaching workshop on preparing for your return to work.
During the webinar, they will delve into the entrepreneurial spirit of financial advice and share a success story of someone who has harnessed the opportunity provided by the Academy.
About the fully-funded St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy career change programme
The SJP Financial Adviser Academy is a funded, financially supported, award-winning training programme.
The programme starts with three or six months training. You will gain all the qualifications, technical knowledge, and skills you need to become a qualified financial adviser. You will continue developing your skills under supervision until you reach competency and sustainability.
Their Partnership model enables you to either start your own advice business and be self-employed or join an existing SJP Practice as a Financial Adviser, on a self-employed, or employed basis.
If the following applies this could be the right path for you
The career change programme is a fantastic opportunity to start a new flexible career. No previous financial experience is required. At the event, as well as hearing from the SJP team you will hear from people who have been through the programme.
- Do you seek variety?
- Do you enjoy working with people?
- Are you seeking flexibility?
- Do you want a fulfilling career helping others?
- Are you looking for greater control?
Listen to this podcast about Joanna Campbell-Meiklejohn, who shares how Career Returners helped her find the confidence to apply for the SJP Academy and how much she enjoys the role.
For more details about the Academy please click this link
Eligibility for the Event
- The event is aimed at potential applicants for the St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy career change programme.
- This event is focused on returners.
- You will have previous financial services experience OR transferable skills from outside financial services and an interest in this area.
- You will hold a valid UK passport or have Indefinite Leave to Remain already granted, which requires a minimum of 5 years living in the UK.
Register Now
If you meet the eligibility criteria, please register here
If you have any questions, please email: Gee.Foottit@sjp.co.uk with ‘Returner Event Query’ in the title.
Note:
- Only people registered in advance will be able to attend the event.
- By registering, you are agreeing that St. James’s Place Wealth Management and Career Returners can contact you before and after the event.
