Job Description
Job Role: Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
Location: Manchester – 1 day a week in the office
Salary Up to: £65k
Job reference: 9838
An established and growing employee benefits consultancy is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant to join its UK-based team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to work in a values-driven, client-focused environment where your expertise will shape strategic benefit solutions for a wide range of corporate clients.
The Role
As a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of corporate clients, delivering high-level consultancy and advisory services. You’ll also help shape internal thinking and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead client relationships, offering strategic advice across Group Risk, Healthcare, and wider benefits.
* Design and deliver tailored benefits solutions aligned with client goals and budgets.
* Support renewals, market reviews, and provider negotiations.
* Act as a trusted adviser to HR and Finance stakeholders across mid to large-sized businesses.
* Identify cross-selling opportunities and contribute to business development initiatives.
* Mentor and support more junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
* Keep up to date with relevant legislative, regulatory, and market developments.
What We're Looking For
* Extensive experience in employee benefits consulting, ideally in a senior role.
* Strong technical knowledge of Group Risk, Private Medical Insurance, and flexible benefits.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.
* Commercially astute with a strong understanding of client business drivers.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., CII Diploma or working towards).
What’s on Offer
* Starting salary of up to £65,000 Bonus (20%)
* Hybrid working with 1 day a week in the office
* Pension 6% Employer contribution 3% Employee
* PMI after 6 months MHD
* HCP
* Life 4 x
* GIP 75%
* Holiday circa 24 days Bank holidays (Increasing per year of service)
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Full flex benefits.
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