Employee Benefit Consultant

Acumen Financial Planning; Aberdeen City, City of Edinburgh, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Employee Benefit Consultant in a dynamic team dedicated to delivering tailored benefits solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that has established itself as a leader in Corporate Advisory services, where your expertise will be instrumental in managing client portfolios and creating new business opportunities. This role offers a collaborative environment, allowing you to work closely with colleagues and clients alike. If you are passionate about employee benefits and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive setting, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive remuneration and a range of benefits that ensure your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Training and Development

33 Days Holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Electric Vehicles by Salary Exchange

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification required for consultancy roles.
• Prior experience in employee benefit consultancy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a book of clients while securing new business.
• Prepare reports and advise on flexi benefit platforms.

Skills

Employee Benefit Consultancy

Client Portfolio Management

New Business Development

DC Group Pensions

Auto Enrolment

Flexi Benefit Platforms

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Level 4 Qualification

Tools

Back-office Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced multi-disciplined Employee Benefit Consultant to join our dynamic Employee Benefits team which is part of the award-winning Financial Planning Group. Over the last five years, Acumen Employee Benefits have become established as one of the leading Corporate Advisory providers. Our agile and innovative approach underpinned with sound consultancy skills and reliable support has progressively grown our clients, which range from SMEs to multi-national entities. The role will require continual management and growth of an existing client portfolio coupled with new business creation to progressively develop the core business proposition. Due to the diverse nature of sectors we work with, we deliver a multitude of benefits outside of the industry standard, risk, pensions, and health options as we look to tailor the benefits solution to meet the clients' specific needs. This flexible approach to consultancy means that this exciting consultancy opportunity requires a candidate that is able as a team player to:

Duties will include

• Maintain and develop a book of clients.
• Prepare and draft reports, tender bids as required.
• Advise, tailor, and implement flexi benefit platforms.
• Accurately maintain back-office systems and records.
• Have experience and understanding of DC Group Pensions and Auto Enrolment.
• Ensure fees and invoicing are submitted and recorded in a timely manner.

Essential

• Be professionally qualified to a minimum of relevant level 4 qualification.
• Prior experience of delivering employee benefit consultancy.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients.
• Proven experience in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Knowledge and experience of the core Group Pension, Risk, Health markets and products.
• Enjoy working with and supporting your colleagues in both the office and hybrid environment.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with colleagues in other teams to ensure an effective and positive working environment.
• Manage personal workload effectively to ensure appropriate service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension - We offer a Group Personal Pension with an employer-funded contribution of up to 5% of salary.
• Life Assurance - 3 x salary core benefit funded by the company with the option to flex up to a higher amount.
• Income Protection – 65% of basic salary.
• Private Medical Insurance – single life cover with the option to add partner and family.
• Training and Development – Financial assistance provided for relevant qualifications with generous study leave.
• Holidays – 33 days increasing by 1 day a year up to a maximum of 38 days for 5 years’ service.
• Additional ‘Happy Birthday’ day off, Make a Difference / Charity Day one day per annum.
• Additional annual leave can be purchased up to 5 days per annum.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Electric Vehicles by salary exchange.

How to Apply

A competitive remuneration package is available to a successful candidate interested in being part of our team in our fast-paced and friendly environment, who share our values of being approachable, collaborative, and dedicated. Please send your CV to our Recruitment & Development Manager Nicola Doohan at [e-mail].

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse team, inclusive of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. If you have requirements in relation to accessibility or mobility, let us know in advance and we will do our best to support you during the recruitment process and any subsequent employment or placement with us.