Group Head of Distribution Management

Role Details

Role

Title:

Group Head of Distribution Management

Division:
Distribution

Location:
London

Contract: 9 month secondment / fixed term contract

Working pattern:
Hybrid

Overall responsibility for supporting the Chief Group Distribution Officer (GDO) in the daily operational running of the business. The duties of this role will include being a key delegate for the GDO in operational matters, representing the views and priorities and helping to deliver on the key strategic priorities.

• Drive Business Delivery:
  Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring priorities are met and issues are resolved promptly. Engage across the group to manage risks and escalate where necessary to maintain seamless business performance.
• Lead Salesforce Strategy:
  Own and execute the Salesforce roadmap for Group Distribution in partnership with the COO and CCO. Ensure the platform delivers measurable value for sales teams and management by optimising data architecture, reporting capabilities, and sales enablement tools.
• Strengthen Governance, Risk & Compliance:
  Provide robust support to the GDO on governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance activities, including business-as-usual (BAU) reporting and issue resolution.
• Adapt and Support Strategic Projects:
  Demonstrate agility by pivoting across the business to assist the GDO on critical projects and emerging priorities, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals.
• Foster Collaboration and Team Engagement:
  Build strong relationships and networks across the organisation. Actively support operational initiatives and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead Data Transformation:
  Own and drive the ongoing data transformation programme, working closely with Distribution stakeholders, COO, Finance, and RAM to deliver accurate, actionable insights that enhance decision-making.

If you meet some of these criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply

• Operated at a senior level within an asset or wealth management business and has a strong understanding of wealth management
• Strong and effective communicator and key influencer, ability to build strong relationships
• Can navigate complex problems effectively and understands risk and commercial implications
• Can grasp subject matter and details quickly and effectively to identify the problem and navigate solutions
• Highly adaptable, proactive and able to take accountability. Can pivot and prioritise when required
• Demonstrable leadership skills, empathy and a business first mindset
• Change execution and project management skills required, waterfall or agile experience
• Experience leading a team and interacting with senior stakeholders on cross-functional projects
• Degree level or equivalent
• IMC/CFA and or other industry qualifications

• We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading wealth managers, with over £109bn
  * in assets under management and 20+ offices across the UK and Channel Islands. We’re a FTSE 250 company with national reach and a local feel – and we’re growing.
• * As of June 2025
• Job description and profile summary have been consolidated for clarity.
• Comprehensive remuneration package and benefits include:
• A company pension - 9% non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
• Private medical insurance – Individual on joining, family after 1 year’s service
• Life assurance - 8 x salary
• Income protection – 75% salary
• Company share scheme
• Flexible holidays – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discretionary bonus
• Green Car Scheme
• Family friendly policies – enhanced family leave for parents & carers
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications
• Season travel ticket loans
• Volunteering days
• Gym discounts
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you

We’re proud to be a leading wealth manager with a national footprint and local feel. We’re committed to building a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. We provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all.

We’re a Level 1 Disability Confident employer under the UK Government scheme. This includes commitments around recruiting, retaining, and developing people with disabilities. If you need reasonable adjustments during the process, please email

We believe in playing the long game—building consistent results, earning trust and doing the right thing—for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we’re part of. Our values guide how we work: we aim high, we get it done, we show we care, and we do the right thing. These values shape decisions, treatment of others, and how we build lasting relationships.