Employee Benefits Consultant
Harrogate | Full-Time | Up to £40,000 + Bonus & Benefits
We are excited to offer a newly created role for an Employee Benefits Consultant to join our clients growing team in Harrogate. You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of established clients and play a key role in developing new business opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in employee benefits administration, consultancy or insurance broking who is looking to build their expertise and progress within a supportive, forward-thinking business.
Responsibilities include -
Acting as deputy Client Relationship Manager on several larger accounts, supporting the Managing Director.
Taking the lead CRM role on a portfolio of smaller clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery in line with client needs and agreed terms.
Working closely with the Client Support team to manage scheme renewals, annual reporting, and key client events.
Developing opportunities for organic growth within your client base.
Playing an active role in new business activity — following up leads, attending meetings, and pitching services as part of the Sales & Marketing team.
Maintaining CPD requirements for FCA authorisation (group risk and healthcare).
Building and updating pensions knowledge to confidently answer technical client queries, including workplace pension operations and auto enrolment duties.
Contributing content for the quarterly newsletter and supporting wider communications.
Attending networking events, conferences, and partner functions to strengthen relationships and build new ones.
Candidate requirements -
Experience within employee benefits, insurance broking, or financial services support/consultancy.
A proactive, client-focused approach and confidence in building relationships.
Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
Someone comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
A good communicator who enjoys both client work and business development.
Salary and benefits -
Salary up to £40,000 plus performance-related bonus
Pension, life assurance, and private healthcare
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Full support with training and professional development
A friendly, collaborative working environment
The chance to work with an established book of clients from day one, while still having opportunities to shape and grow your own portfolio.
Professional qualifications are encouraged and fully supported; the company cover membership fees for relevant bodies as well as exam costs.
This is an office-based role requiring regular attendance at the Harrogate office, so you should be within a reasonable daily commute. Occasional travel to client sites and networking events is required so must have a driving licence.
Interested? Please send your CV to Louise at Unity Resourcing