This is why apprenticeships are critical in providing the necessary development programmes to give young people, along with others with no experience, access to existing advisers, mentors and practical development to allow them to train and develop into our industry roles.
Working with our advisers we see that small financial services businesses can provide valuable work experience for apprenticeships – but we need to see more opportunities created to develop a healthy succession for the future.
Lisa Winnard is HR director at Sesame Bankhall Group