Health & Risk Consultant

Bristol
3 weeks ago
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We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Health & Risk Consultant to join our Employer Consulting team. This team specialises in varying disciplines such as pensions, health & risk, wellbeing, data analytics and employee engagement. This role is responsible for the day to day delivery of consultancy services to our clients, advising on the implementation and maintenance of employee benefit plans. This role can be based in any of our ten offices working on a hybrid basis.
A snapshot of your day:

  • Support with business development activities.
  • Support with responses to tenders/proposals and pitch presentations as required.
  • Support with the building a network of external product and service providers using a due diligence framework.
  • Contribute towards annual Client Plans for each client.
  • Coach and assist in the development of Benefit Analysts and Client Support.
  • Supporting negotiations with product suppliers to achieve competitive terms for clients.
  • Day to day client account management including attending meetings where required.
  • Drafting, checking and issuing of reports (including online reports) covering technical matters and advice.
    We would love to hear from if you have:
  • Experience in and technical knowledge of Private Medical Insurance, Group Risk and associated benefits is essential.
  • Client facing consultancy experience is essential.
  • Experience in wider areas of employee benefits and wellbeing is desirable.
  • Relevant industry qualifications, or progress towards including Certificate in Insurance (CII) and/or Certificate in Heath and Protection (CII) are desirable.
    What’s in it for you:
  • Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
  • Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)
  • Funded training and professional development
  • Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
  • A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts
    Happy to talk flexible working.
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