Benefits Special Projects Consultant

WTW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Pension scheme

Volunteer day

EV car scheme

Share scheme

Cycle-to-work

Dental cover

Optical cover

Critical illness protection

Job summary

WTW is seeking an adaptable Special Projects professional to join our Health & Benefits advisory team. You’ll plan and deliver project activities, analyse data in Excel, gather client requirements and identify cross‑sell opportunities to support delivery across client engagements.

You’ll collaborate across Health & Benefits and related areas, build strong internal and client relationships, and contribute to a broader Special Projects function while benefiting from hybrid working and a

Qualifications

• Experience in employee benefits, flexible benefits, M&A, Retirement or a HR-related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-pilot)
• Good analytical and numerical reasoning skills
• Ability to gather and document detailed client requirements accurately
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and able to adapt style to different purposes and audiences
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in new or changing environments, including situations where not all information is known
• A proactive and positive approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement
• Ability to demonstrate initiative in own work while taking direction and guidance to support broader project delivery
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• Prince2 or CIPD qualification (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver project activities with deadlines and quality standards
• Perform data analysis in Excel using formulas, macros and AI to support delivery
• Gather and document client requirements for effective delivery
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and refer to WTW teams
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Collaborate across Health & Benefits and other areas for integrated delivery
• Contribute to the wider Special Projects team and share best practices
• Adapt quickly to new environments and potential secondments

Skills

Employee benefits

Flexible benefits

M&A

Retirement

HR-related

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Co-pilot

Analytical skills

Numerical reasoning

Client requirements

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Prince2

CIPD qualification

Education

Prince2 or CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Co-pilot

Job description

Description

This is anexciting opportunity in a new area within Advisory Services within our Health and Benefits line of business. The Special Project function was developed to support clients beyond the pillars of Medical, Risk and flexible benefits.

This would be a key development role in the expansion of Health & Benefits and due to the varied nature would suit someone adaptable with strong interpersonal skills with previous experience in Employee Benefits/Flexible benefits.The type and style of project will vary, and the support you can bring to the project can be tailored to your skill set.

The Role

• Plan and deliver assigned projects activities, managing deadlines, priorities and quality standards, with guidance where appropriate.
• Perform Data analysis in Excel using formulas and Macros and AI to support project delivery and contribute to client solutions
• Gather and document client requirements, ensuring accuracy and clarity to support effective delivery
• Identify cross sell opportunities and refer them to the relevant WTW teams
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients to support successful project outcomes
• Collaborate across Health & Benefits (H&B) and the wider business (including M&A, Retirement and Communications) to deliver integrated delivery
• Contribute to the wider Special Projects team, sharing knowledge, ideas and best practice
• Adapt quickly to new environments and project demands, and participate in potential secondment opportunities, working alongside client teams in HR-related functions

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Experience in employee benefits, flexible benefits, M&A, Retirement or a HR-related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-pilot)
• Good analytical and numerical reasoning skills
• Ability to gather and document detailed client requirements accurately
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and able to adapt style to different purposes and audiences
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in new or changing environments, including situations where not all information is known
• A proactive and positive approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement
• Ability to demonstrate initiative in own work while taking direction and guidance to support broader project delivery
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• Prince2 or CIPD qualification (desirable)

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]

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