Employee Benefits Consultant (Associate)

Are you an ambitious Employee Benefits professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading financial and employee benefits consultancies, working with a high-calibre portfolio of corporate clients, particularly within the independent schools sector.

The firm has a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and career development, offering structured progression towards becoming a fully regulated consultant.

The Role

As an Employee Benefits Consultant (Associate), you'll support the delivery of high-quality advice and consultancy services across a range of workplace pension and employee benefit schemes, including group risk and private medical insurance.

You'll work alongside experienced consultants, supporting client meetings, employee presentations and governance work, while developing your technical expertise and advisory skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising employees on pension and benefit options, including workplace and teacher schemes
• Supporting consultants in client delivery, onboarding and business development
• Preparing documentation, proposals, and tender support
• Maintaining compliance and keeping up to date with technical and regulatory changes
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to team projects and innovation
• Delivering clear communications and presentations to clients and employees

About You:

• We're looking for someone who is:
• Experienced in pensions and/or employee benefits administration or consultancy
• Confident communicating and presenting to groups and individuals
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Working towards QCF Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (or keen to begin)
• Experienced within a professional or financial services environment
• A strong team player with excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills

What's on Offer:

• £40,000 - £45,000 (with flexibility depending on experience)
• Twice-yearly salary reviews and performance-based bonuses
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in the London office, flexible schedule
• 25 days annual leave + 3 additional days at Christmas + buy/sell holiday options
• Health Cash Plan, Digicare+, EAP, life and critical illness cover
• Professional study support and paid subscriptions
• Inclusive, collaborative culture that values development, wellbeing and work-life balance

This role offers the perfect platform for an ambitious Employee Benefits professional to develop their career in a highly respected, forward-thinking environment.