INVESTING IN YOUNG FUTURES
Jonathan McMahon, Joint Chief Operating Officer of St. James’s Place, explains why his business is backing the DofE...
specific client circumstances. In 2017, St. James’s Place made a significant financial contribution to the Charity and supported our first ever DofE Adventure by becoming Title Sponsor. Jonathan says: “I think the DofE matters more than ever in the UK today. St. James’s Place’s support for the DofE is our way of endorsing its work, thanking it for its work with young people, and a way of saying that we share its values, its focus on young people, and the desire to see them succeed and do better in the world of work. We’re also really proud that our own apprentices are going through their Silver programmes as part of their training.”
S Inspiring young colleagues
Jonathan McMahon describes why achieving a DofE Award sets their apprentices apart from others. “They have taken on a challenge and seen it through. An Award holder must have stepped outside of their comfort zone, developing resilience, tenacity, teamwork and leadership. These skills are vital in an increasingly competitive business environment.”
t. James’s Place Wealth Management is a FTSE 100 company that provides wealth management advice through a dedicated network of advisers, offering face to face, relationship-based advice, tailored to meet
Sarah Bates, Chairman of St. James’s Place, describes the key skills she’s looking for in young recruits. “Intelligence, flexibility, adaptability, ability to get on with people, because this is a people business.” She
adds: “We’re a young company, the second youngest company in the FTSE 100. That means we are creative and innovative. Young people have an opportunity to bring their own entrepreneurial vision to this company.”
Rory’s story:
Rory Marchant, an Investment Management Assistant, did his Silver programme as part of his apprenticeship. “I was nervous before I started my DofE because I didn’t know exactly what to expect – but it’s been great! I work better with my manager and with the apprentices I’ve met from all different parts of the business. We’ve got a great relationship as a group now. Before, I was afraid to ask for help – I’m more open now. The expedition was really hard. We had hail on one day, torrential rain the next. I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t for the DofE, and we were only able to get through it as a team. It was a real accomplishment.”
St. James’s Place Wealth Management apprentices, including Rory, far right. DofE Magazine Issue 29: SPRING 2018 21
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