Specialist – Benefit Implementation Lead

Virgin Atlantic; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UK is seeking a Specialist – Benefit Implementation Lead to manage the implementation of employee benefit changes. This role requires project leadership, supplier and stakeholder management, and a strong understanding of compliance issues. You will work in a hybrid setting with some time required at their Crawley office. Ideal candidates will have experience in employee benefits or insurance programs within a complex organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance employee experiences and ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications

• Experienced in employee benefits or insurance-based programmes, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• Natural project leader, able to influence across functions and manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of changes to the income protection benefit.
• Partner with insurers and brokers for service delivery and contractual agreements.
• Develop clear frameworks encompassing policies, guidance, templates, and communications.

Skills

Employee benefits or insurance-based programmes

Project management

Supplier and stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Job description

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Location: Hybrid working with up to 3 days per week at our VHQ, Crawley, West Sussex

Contract: 12 month secondment/Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 19th January 2025

In a nutshell

At Virgin Atlantic, we’ve always been about creating experiences that feel brilliantly different — not just for our customers, but for our people too.

Our Income Protection benefit looks after some of out most unwell colleagues, and we're planning some exciting changes to how we support our people, including pilots who can't fly for medical reasons. As our Benefit Implementation Lead, you’ll be at the heart of bringing this new benefit to life.

You’ll lead the design, development, and delivery of these changes; from policy frameworks to systems implementation — ensuring every element runs seamlessly and supports our colleagues when they need it most. It’s a rare opportunity to combine project delivery, supplier management, and employee experience design in one purpose-driven role.

And you'll make sure we're set up to brilliantly support those not currently able to work.

Day to day

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of changes to out income protection benefit, ensuring policies, processes, and systems are designed for long-term success.
• Partner with insurers, brokers, and occupational health providers to shape service delivery and contractual agreements.
• Collaborate with People, Finance, Legal, and Flight Operations to align on policies, data, and compliance standards.
• Develop clear frameworks — including policies, guidance, templates, and communications — that balance clarity with compliance.
• Manage project plans, governance, and stakeholder communications to ensure smooth delivery and engagement across all functions.
• Lead hypercare post-launch to embed sustainable processes and continuous improvement.

About you

• Experienced in employee benefits or insurance-based programmes, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• A natural project leader, able to influence across functions and manage multiple workstreams.
• Skilled in supplier and stakeholder management, including contract negotiation and service-level governance.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity, with a hands‑on approach to delivery.

Be yourself – Our differences make us stronger

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ([e-mail]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Analyst and Human Resources
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation