Careers at Lucent
Build a career you actually enjoy.
We’re a financial planning firm, yes. But not the stiff, jargon-heavy, spreadsheet-worshipping kind. At Lucent, we do serious work for clients - with warmth, personality, and a team culture that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Why Lucent?
We’re building a team of good humans who care about people, communicate brilliantly,
and bring fresh thinking to financial planning.
Not just “finance people”. Not just “CV people”. People people.
Work that actually matters
We help people make confident decisions about their lives, families and futures. It’s rewarding, human work — and it deserves care, empathy and clarity.
Be brilliant, not beige
We value professionalism, but we’re not interested in corporate clones. If you’re creative, personable, curious and approachable, you’ll fit right in.
You won’t be left to figure it out alone
Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, we’ll support your development with real guidance, encouragement and room to grow.
Work should fit around life
We support flexible ways of working and trust people to do great work without performative presenteeism. Life happens. We get it.
Current Vacancies
If there’s a current role that looks like your kind of thing, apply right now!
Paraplanner
Client Experience & Business Analyst
Financial Adviser
Don’t See the Right Role?
That doesn’t automatically mean there isn’t one.
We’re always interested in hearing from bright, kind, switched-on people - especially if you bring something a bit different to the table. If you think you’d be a great fit for Lucent, send us your CV and a short note about:
- What you’re brilliant at
- What kind of role you’re looking for
- Why Lucent caught your eye
If we don’t have the right role for you, we may keep your details on file for future opportunities (with your permission).
Life at Lucent
You can tell a lot about a company by how it feels day to day. We’re creating a place where people can do great work, enjoy the team around them, and be themselves while they do it.
Expect real conversations, proper support, plenty of laughs, and a team that cares about getting the work right - without pretending work is your entire personality.
What It's Like to Work Here
Flexible and family-friendly (for real)
We know life doesn’t neatly organise itself around a calendar invite.
School runs, appointments, pets, family responsibilities, life admin — it all exists. We aim to be practical, supportive and grown-up about it, while still delivering excellent work for clients. This isn’t about clock-watching. It’s about trust, communication and doing what you say you’ll do.
More than just a job title
We want people to build careers here, not just fill seats.
That means support with development, encouragement to grow, and honest conversations about where you want to go next. Whether you’re developing technical expertise, confidence with clients, or broader career ambitions, we’ll back you properly. Ambition is welcome here. So is asking for help.
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Professional, but never pretentious
We take our work seriously because our clients trust us with important decisions.
But we don’t believe professionalism means being stiff, overly formal, or hiding behind jargon. We’re warm, approachable and down to earth — and we’re looking for people who are the same. If you’re brilliant with people and think financial planning can be done in a more human way, you’ll probably like it here.
“You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try”
We like this quote. A lot. It's even on our wall.
Lucent is full of people with personality, perspective and their own way of doing things. That’s part of what makes the team work.
What Our Employees Say
We think we're ace! But don’t just take our word for it.
Here's what our team have to say about working here...
Scott Ballard - Paraplanner
"The most fun thing about Lucent would be our multiple client events. It’s great way to get to know and interact with all our clients. Each year we hold a number of different events ranging from speakers such as Eddie the Eagle and Frank Bruno, monthly walks, our summer BBQ and investment seminars. It’s great to see our clients getting to know the staff as well as each other!"
Ellie Pemberton - Financial Planner
"My best experience so far is the Walk and Talk events! It is such a great opportunity to get to know our clients away from the office and it is such a lovely community to be part of."
Joseph Collins - Client Review Manager
"The most rewarding part of working at Lucent is knowing that our clients truly appreciate our service. Conversations and reviews are always positive, and it's incredibly fulfilling to see dozens join our monthly walks and hundreds eager to attend our events, showcasing their enthusiasm for what we do."
Company Benefits & Personal Growth
We’re building a workplace where people can do their best work and enjoy a life outside it too.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
Learning & Progression
• Ongoing development support
• Career growth conversations
• Opportunities to expand your skills
• Encouragement to bring new ideas
Wellbeing & Support
• A genuinely supportive team
• Open, approachable leadership
• A culture where people check in on each other
• Space to be human, not just productive
Working Life
• Flexible working approach
• Family-friendly culture
• Trust-led environment
• Supportive team rhythm
You'll Also Get
✔ 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
✔ Private medical insurance
✔ Group Income protection
✔ Death in Service benefits
✔ Workplace Pension
✔ Competitive bonus scheme
✔ Hybrid working
✔ Funding for professional qualifications*
✔ Regular team socials
✔ Client social events
*as per business need
Fancy joining our award-winning team?
You don’t need to tick every box. And you definitely don’t need to look like a “typical” financial planning hire.
If you’re smart, kind, curious, and great with people, we’d love to hear from you.
FAQs
Yes, absolutely. We’re always open to hearing from people who feel like a strong fit for Lucent, even if there isn’t a live vacancy that matches your background exactly.
Yes. We aim to be practical and trust-led in how we work. We care about outcomes, communication and doing great work, not rigid box-ticking.
Yes. We want people to grow here. Development, learning and progression matter, whether you’re at the start of your career or bringing significant experience.
Yes. We’re actively interested in people who bring fresh thinking, strong people skills and a different perspective. If Lucent feels like your kind of place, send us your CV.
Still have questions?
If you've got a question we haven't answered, we'd love to hear from you.