Employee Benefits Associate Consultant

Salary: competitive and dependent on experience + excellent benefits available Bartlett Employee Benefits continues to grow, and we’re looking for an Associate Consultant to join our talented team. With exceptional client retention and a reputation for high standards, we’re seeking someone who shares our values of client focus, integrity and continuous improvement. The Role - Associate Consultant Our Employee Benefits division is expanding rapidly, creating an exciting opportunity for ambitious, analytical and proactive individuals to contribute to this success. While we welcome applicants with prior Employee Benefits experience, we also have an excellent record of supporting people from other professional services backgrounds (such as accounting, law and recruitment) who are ready to build a rewarding career in this specialist field. Individuals with strong communication, numerical and analytical skills, and confidence working with data, excel in this role, which demands interpretation, problem-solving and attention to detail in delivering exceptional client support. In this role, you'll become a trusted part of our consulting team, helping clients navigate an evolving Employee Benefits landscape while building your own expertise and professional qualifications. Development and Progression: Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves on offering clear progression opportunities. We provide tailored training based on your interests and strengths, combining industry qualifications (CII) with professional development in areas such as presentation skills, report writing and Excel. You’ll also receive dedicated mentoring and structured support to help you become an expert in Employee Benefits. With access to our advanced technology platform and a constantly evolving market, you’ll have every opportunity to develop your skills, grow your career and make a real impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Duties: Your initial responsibilities are listed below, however due to the division's growth these can develop and change to suit your career aspirations, interests and strengths: Working with and supporting our consulting team in dealing with client and product provider queries Building strong relationships with our clients to understand their needs and create tailored Employee Benefits solutions Undertaking Employee Benefits reviews and writing reports to be presented to our clients Attending client meetings in person and virtually Managing Employee Benefit policy renewals, coordinating with providers and clients in a timely and organised manner Developing relationships with product providers to understand their propositions Staying informed about industry developments and changes in legislation which impact our clients Managing claims and medical underwriting Supporting and administering Employee Benefits policies through our market leading online benefits platform Reviewing and analysing employee, company and benefit data Our Ideal Candidate: You will have experience in either an Employee Benefits OR Professional Services role which includes engaging with clients or other professionals. Some of the skills and behaviours which are important to us are: You are keen to continually learn and develop your knowledge and skill-set Curious to understand, improve and challenge/question where appropriate Have an interest and empathy for people and the ability to understand their point of view and a drive to help at all times, wherever possible Experience of team environments and an understanding of the importance of the team and how together we will all support each other in being successful Being proactive in your thinking and how you can improve work tasks and support our busy team in being more efficient Enthusiasm You will be expected to efficiently manage your own workload to ensure client and internal deliverables are met but also proactively support others in the team and have the foresight to understand deadlines which will require organisation Ability to prioritise tasks from multiple sources (internal and external) and also to manage expectation on deliverables where necessary You are proficient in Word and Excel with strong organisational/administrative skills You are a strong communicator with a proficient level of written and spoken English and grammar Ability to develop, nurture and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally You will be joining a department that is proud and supportive of every member of the team and the team spirit that is in place. We recognise that we are all part of our collective success. This team works hard, enjoys working together and will provide plenty of opportunity for the right person. Our Benefits: At Bartlett, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your financial wellbeing, health, work-life balance and long-term career development. Financial Security and Professional Support Competitive salary, based on experience Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and Bartlett contributing 7% Private Medical Insurance with Bupa Income Protection cover Life Assurance of four times salary when enrolled in the pension scheme Professional membership fees paid Sponsored CII studies and ongoing professional development support Health and Wellbeing £500 annual wellbeing allowance to spend on a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including health screenings, fitness apps, books, subsidised yoga classes and access to our in-house personal trainers Employee Assistance Programme Voluntary employee-funded Health Cash Plan through Medicash Free use of our onsite gym, including Pelotons, subsidised personal training and fitness classes Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave each year through salary sacrifice Paid volunteering days to support causes that matter to you Enhanced family-friendly leave policies £300 contribution towards a suitable desk and chair for home working Agile