Employee Benefits Consultant

GB035 Mercer (UK) Limited; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Consultant to manage Group Risk and Healthcare clients. This hybrid role, based in the UK, requires the consultant to support client needs and promote growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in Group Risk Consulting and a positive, client-focused attitude. Join a team that values professional development and fosters an inclusive culture, providing a great platform for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant and inclusive culture

Range of career opportunities

Qualifications

• Desire to provide exceptional customer service.
• Confident and approachable style.
• Enjoys meeting new people and travelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing Group Risk and Healthcare client portfolio.
• Identify new opportunities for MMB proposition.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Provide accurate reports and recommendations.
• Ensure clients receive excellent service.

Skills

Proven experience in Group Risk Consulting

Healthcare Consulting experience

Adept at identifying business needs

Self-driven and motivated

Positive can-do attitude

Education

GR1 qualification preferred

IF7 qualification preferred

Tools

Knowledge of employee benefit platforms

Job description

Description

We are seeking a talented Employee Benefits Consultant to manage and develop a portfolio of Group Risk and Healthcare clients. You will be focused on ensuring clients feel supported at all times, providing advice and recommendations that meet client requirements. Through strong client relationships and business development you will identify new opportunities and promote the wider Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) proposition to maximise opportunities and achieve growth targets. With an attractive bonus structure this is a fantastic opportunity to operate within a large global organisation that is incredibly passionate about how it cares for and supports our employees and clients at a local level.

Based in either Birmingham, Bristol, Chichester or Bournemouth this is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to:

• Managing existing Group Risk and Healthcare client portfolio providing strategic/quality consulting advice and direction
• Identify new opportunities and promote the wider Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) proposition to maximise revenues and achieve growth targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, prospects, colleagues and key stakeholders
• Providing accurate reports containing renewal information, market review results and recommendations
• Liaising with internal departments and insurers to ensure clients receive an excellent service throughout
• Promoting and delivering high quality service and advice

What you need to have:

• Proven experience in Group Risk Consulting with a desire to provide exceptional customer service
• Healthcare Consulting experience with IF7 preferred but not essential.
• Adept at identifying business needs and aligning products to provide strategic solutions for clients
• Self-driven and motivated with a confident and approachable style
• Positive can‑do attitude, who is happy to travel and enjoys meeting new people

What makes you stand out?

• Proven track record of client retention and business development in Group Risk
• Ideally GR1 qualified but not essential
• Healthcare Consulting experience with IF7 preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of employee benefit platforms would be an advantage

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being

Mercer Marsh Benefits

Mercer Marsh Benefits is a partnership of Mercer and Marsh under Marsh McLennan. We help clients manage employee health and benefits for over 130 countries. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law for candidates with a disability. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us.