Health & Benefits & Risk Consultant

WTW group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London seeks a Health & Benefits - Risk Consultant to join their Risk Consultancy team. In this role, you will deliver expert consulting services to clients, advising on risk and health-related insurance while implementing effective solutions for workforce health management. You will collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring high service quality for clients. Ideal candidates will possess deep knowledge of employee benefits and relevant qualifications, with a supportive benefits package to ensure their well-being and growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Defined contribution pension scheme

Electric vehicle car scheme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in Employee Benefits.
• Experience with group risk and healthcare policies is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on benefit programme management.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with provider negotiations and solutions.

Skills

Employee Benefits Knowledge

Group Risk Policies

Written and Oral Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Initiative and Organisation

Education

GR1 qualification

IF7 qualification

Job description

Description

Join Our Health and Benefits Team as a Health & Benefits - Risk Consultant in our London office, working in a flexible hybrid model. If you're passionate about helping organisations build healthier, more resilient workforces? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Risk Consultancy team as a Health & Benefits - Risk Consultant, where you’ll play a key role in supporting clients across all aspects of workforce health management.

In this role, you will provide expert consulting services—advising clients on risk and health-related insurances and helping them implement effective solutions that support employee wellbeing. Your work will directly influence how organisations protect, manage, and enhance the health of their people.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for the full spectrum of group insurance services. This includes market broking, renewals, day-to-day administration, and strategic consulting. You will also support clients with underwriting, funding models, benefits, scheme governance, and absence management.

If you're seeking a role with purpose, impact, and variety, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the world of employee health and benefits.

TheRole:

ToworkwithWTWConsultantsanditsclients ontheprovisionandselectionofriskandrelated insurances.

• Provide strategic consultative advice to clients around the design, delivery and ongoing managementoftheirbenefitprogrammes,workingwithotherconsultants withintheteam.
• Proactivelyupdateownknowledgeofchangesinlegislationthroughtalkingtootherassociates and reading appropriate news briefs/publications.Apply this knowledge to day-to-day work.
• Manageprovidersforownclientbaseusingnegotiationandinfluencingskillsasappropriate.
• Servicing,consultingwithandretainingexistingclientswithahighlevelofserviceandcredibility.
• Planandorganiserenewals.
• Designandredesignofbenefits.
• Liaisewithprovidersandinsurersforinformation.
• Assistwithre-brokingexercises,analysisandverificationofproviders'contractterms.
• Dealwithqueriesfromclients.
• Maintainqualitycontrolprocedures.
• Development of other colleagues’ technical knowledge and experience of the risk market, including market developments and best practice.

Qualifications

The Requirements:

• Comprehensiveandup-to-datetechnicalknowledgeandpracticalexperienceintheareasof Employee Benefits.
• Excellent knowledge of group risk policies and providers (ideally supported by GR1 qualification), with experience of healthcare policies and providers (ideally supported by IF7 qualification) being seen as advantageous, but not essential.
• Goodstandardofwrittenandoralcommunication.
• Theabilitytoworkwithminimumsupervisionandwithincross-disciplinaryteams.
• Good collaboration with other consultants in Health & Benefits, as well as the wider WTW business.
• ComputerliteracyofMicrosoftOfficesoftware,inparticularWord,ExcelandPowerPoint.
• Abletolearnquickly,useowninitiativeandorganiseownworkloadeffectively.
• Abletoworkquickly,butaccuratelyinaprofessionalenvironment.
• An understanding and appreciation of broader employee health issues would be an advantage,aswouldexperienceofwellbeingandtechnologyplatforms,allofwhichare key aspects to future progression.

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 [e-mail]