Employee Benefits Associate Consultant

Aon; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an Employee Benefits Associate Consultant/Consultant to join their growing Health & Risk Consulting team in Manchester. This hybrid role involves transitioning from client support to leading interactions, providing tailored services to SME clients. The successful candidate will help drive client relationships and gain exposure to industry trends while working in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work options

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Experience in SME Health & Benefits sector preferred.
• Proven track record of effective client-facing behaviours.
• Good interpersonal skills for internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Transition from supporting to leading client interactions.
• Manage client meetings and deliver expert advice.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop consulting skills.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Client Support

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Mind

Self-motivation

Job description

Employee Benefits Associate Consultant/Consultant

Are you currently in an administrative role and ready to take the next step in your career?

This opportunity could be the perfect progression for someone who has built a strong foundation in coordination, communication, and client support—and is now looking to grow into a more strategic, client-facing position.

Join our established Health & Risk Consulting team, where collaboration and flexibility are at the heart of what we do. We’re expanding due to continued growth and are looking for our next SME Associate Consultant/Consultant to help shape the future of our client relationships.

Why this role could be your next big move:

• You’ll transition from supporting to leading client interactions, acting as a key advisor for a portfolio of SME clients.
• You’ll build on your organisational strengths to manage client meetings, deliver expert advice, and identify new business opportunities.
• You’ll gain exposure to industry trends, employee benefits strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with wider Aon teams.
• You’ll be supported in your personal development, with opportunities to grow your consulting skills and industry knowledge.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work virtually and from our Leeds or Manchester offices.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

How this opportunity is different

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with an established SME portfolio offering significant growth opportunity. You will work collaboratively with our extensive internal network of strategic leaders, brokers and client service delivery teams.

You will be joining a supportive team of consultants with an extensive knowledge base, who strive to provide SME clients with a tailored service.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Experience within the SME Health & Benefits sector is preferential – Whether from a Risk or Health background
• This role may suit someone currently in an administration or sales role looking to take that next step to a consultant position
• The successful applicant will have a proven track record of effective client facing behaviours
• Good interpersonal skills to deploy on both the internal and external client teams
• A commercial mind, supported by effective planning of pipeline opportunities
• A self-motivating desire to improve Aon IQ to help drive further opportunities

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, [e-mail]

#LI-LW1

#LI-hybrid

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Employee Benefits Associate Consultant/Consultant

Are you currently in an administrative role and ready to take the next step in your career?

This opportunity could be the perfect progression for someone who has built a strong foundation in coordination, communication, and client support—and is now looking to grow into a more strategic, client-facing position.

Join our established Health & Risk Consulting team, where collaboration and flexibility are at the heart of what we do. We’re expanding due to continued growth and are looking for our next SME Associate Consultant/Consultant to help shape the future of our client relationships.

Why this role could be your next big move:

• You’ll transition from supporting to leading client interactions, acting as a key advisor for a portfolio of SME clients.
• You’ll build on your organisational strengths to manage client meetings, deliver expert advice, and identify new business opportunities.
• You’ll gain exposure to industry trends, employee benefits strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with wider Aon teams.
• You’ll be supported in your personal development, with opportunities to grow your consulting skills and industry knowledge.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work virtually and from our Leeds or Manchester offices.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

How this opportunity is different

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with an established SME portfolio offering significant growth opportunity. You will work collaboratively with our extensive internal network of strategic leaders, brokers and client service delivery teams.

You will be joining a supportive team of consultants with an extensive knowledge base, who strive to provide SME clients with a tailored service.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Experience within the SME Health & Benefits sector is preferential – Whether from a Risk or Health background
• This role may suit someone currently in an administration or sales role looking to take that next step to a consultant position
• The successful applicant will have a proven track record of effective client facing behaviours
• Good interpersonal skills to deploy on both the internal and external client teams
• A commercial mind, supported by effective planning of pipeline opportunities
• A self-motivating desire to improve Aon IQ to help drive further opportunities

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, [e-mail]

#LI-LW1

#LI-hybrid