Senior Employee Benefits Risk Consultant

Redefined; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant to manage a portfolio of established Risk & Wellbeing clients. The role includes providing strategic consulting, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have proven experience in the health benefits market and excellent strategic sales skills. The position supports flexible working and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and health coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the Health and Wellbeing benefits market sector in a client-facing role.
• In-depth knowledge of risk benefits such as GIP and Critical Illness.
• Consultative and strategic sales professional able to meet growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and day-to-day guidance to clients.
• Manage and oversee the renewal process for a portfolio of clients.
• Identify growth opportunities from the WTW network.

Skills

Knowledge of health and wellbeing benefits

Client-facing experience

Strategic sales skills

Numerical reasoning

IT literacy

Education

Degree or equivalent

Qualified to Cert CII standard

Job description

Description

Join our Mid-Market Health & Benefits team as Sr employee benefits consultant, this role encompasses management of existing portfolio of established Risk & Wellbeing clients, paired with growth and development. Core objectives are comprised of consultancy and advice within an existing client portfolio, connecting clients across WTW networks, identifying growth opportunities and achieving retention and growth targets

This role is home based – with the requirement to travel to local offices and meetings as needed to deliver within role*

In this dynamic role within our Mid Market Health & Benefits Client Management team, you will immerse yourself within a team of thought leaders and industry experts utilising your skills and experience to advise a portfolio of clients. You will have immediate exposure to key WTW clients requiring strategic advice and consulting across their range of health and wellbeing strategies. The client work clients analyse data, draw conclusions, find solutions, and present results. You will be empowered to identify growth opportunities from across the WTW network, identify and undertake new business pursuits, deliver thought leadership and direction for clients across all sectors, and represent WTW to prospective clients, providers, and partners

The Role

• Provide strategic and consultative advice, broking and day-to-day guidance to clients; across risk and wellbeing strategy
Identify, attract, and pursue growth across both existing and new business to WTW; using initiative and sales skills to bring the full value of WTW to clients
• Project manage and oversee the successful renewal process for a portfolio of clients
• Management of own client and prospect portfolio in line with the standards of business practice defined by WTW
• Contribute to the overall business strategy through conceptual ideas and innovation
• To assess the best products and service options in relation to the requirements of each client.
• To ensure best advice is given at every stage of the sales/renewal process and adherence to regulatory requirements is observed
• Required preparation of client reports; ensuring the completed review document accurately reflects the requirements of the client and covers all options available for discussion
• Networking with colleagues from the wider WTW organisation and business partners to identify growth opportunities.
• Strong Provider relationships are essential to management of all existing and prospective clients
• Full compliance with the completion of data entry onto the CRM system; checking sales/performance figures on a monthly basis to ensure that they reflect the jobholder’s performance in accordance with their target

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Proven experience within the Health and Wellbeing benefits market sector in a client facing, commercial role
• In-depth knowledge of risk/other benefits such as EAP GIP, GLA, Critical Illness, dental flex etc with. Expertise in one or other will be suitable, although strong knowledge to be able to talk across a clients benefits strategy will be required.
• Consultative and strategic sales professional who can deliver against growth targets
• A good knowledge of relevant products, providers and funding options available in the marketplace
• Attention to detail and ability to work at pace with competing deadlines
• Ability to take new research, leadership or concepts to clients and explain their relevance
• IT literacy and an ability to adopt with ease new processes and procedures
• Understanding of the FCA regulations and their impact on the job role, including principles and rules relating to confidentiality, GDPR, TCF etc.
• A professional and approachable manner with all internal and external clients
• Enhanced abilities in numerical and verbal reasoning; ideally qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified to Cert CII standard, or willingness to attain IF7, GR1 & IF1 modules
• A strong influencer and negotiator whose skills can be encouraged in others.

Needs to be willing to

• Undertake travel; including visiting client sites and WTW offices is essential
• Overnight stays may be required from time to time
• Entertain clients and providers to establish and further develop key business relationships
• If required, attend industry events as a representative of WTW whilst adhering to the professional and ethical codes of conduct of the organisation.

What to expect from us

• Exposure to key strategic WTW clients
• A collaborative culture; with strong professional excellence standards
• Commitment to career development; supported by stretching projects and exposure to senior leaders and key clients
• Significant autonomy and accountability for own success
• We support flexible working and will consider requests for such working arrangements

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]