The role of a mortgage advisor requires sensitivity to individual circumstances, excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with people. The purpose of the job is to help people find and apply for a mortgage which suits them, and to inform clients on the best deals available
Full-time mortgage advisors work around 35 and 40 hours per week from Monday to Saturday, though some part-time work is possible for independent advisors. Most of the work is done from the office and people in this role will typically spend a lot of time making phone calls and sending emails to clients
This type of work is ideally suited to those with good communication skills and a friendly persona; qualifications are not especially important to work as a mortgage advisor. However, good literacy and numeracy skills are required. The average salary for this type of work starts out at about £20,000 per year, while experienced advisors make up to £50,000.