Employee Benefits Consultant

Employee Benefits Consultant

Location: Manchester - Hybrid Working Available

Salary: Up to £40,000

Full-Time Permanent

NJR Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded and award-winning financial planning firm, now seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Consultant to join their expanding corporate division.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional with a strong background in Employee Benefits and Corporate Pensions to join a firm recognised nationally for its people-first culture, professional standards, and long-standing client relationships.

The Role

As an Employee Benefits Consultant, you will play a key role in managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of corporate clients, providing expert advice across Group Risk, Healthcare, and Pension schemes.

You'll be instrumental in driving client retention and departmental growth, working closely with HR and finance professionals across SMEs and large corporates, while mentoring and supporting a team of administrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and retain a portfolio of employee benefit clients
• Build strong relationships with HR, Finance Directors, and Managing Directors
• Provide advice across all areas of Employee Benefits, including:
• Group Risk
• Private Medical and Health Plans
• Group Pensions
• Employee Communication & Engagement initiatives
• Work closely with internal support teams and administrators
• Develop professional introducer and accountancy firm relationships to generate new business opportunities
• Maintain compliance with FCA regulations and internal policies
• Contribute to the department's long-term growth and business development strategy

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in an Employee Benefits or Corporate Pensions advisory role
• Strong technical understanding of Group Risk, Healthcare, and Pension schemes
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• Confident working with corporate clients of all sizes, from SMEs to large employers
• Strong organisational and negotiation skills with a proactive, commercial mindset
• Professional qualifications such as GR1, PMI, or Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (desirable, not essential)
• Committed to delivering outstanding client outcomes and adhering to Consumer Duty and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and loyalty holidays
• Christmas closure (3 days from allowance)
• Profit sharing scheme and Perks benefits programme
• Pension contributions that increase with service
• Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months)
• Life Assurance
• Long service awards and recognition
• Fully funded summer and winter social events
• Comprehensive study and training programme with generous support for professional qualifications
• Supportive culture with a focus on development, teamwork, and work-life balance

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Employee Benefits professional looking to join a successful, people-focused firm that values both its clients and its team, apply today

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