At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with customers seeking protection advice and provide tailored recommendations.
- Company: Join LifeSearch, a leader in protection advice with over 25 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £32k plus uncapped commission, with hybrid working options and professional development.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with clear progression opportunities and exciting incentives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping clients through important personal conversations.
- Qualifications: Experience in protection advice and a passion for building long-term relationships.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid / Paul St, London EC2A 4JU, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Insurance | Life Assurance
Annual Fixed salary: £32,000.00 plus uncapped commission
Location note: Based in the Shoreditch area of London
Provisional Start: 27 April 2026 or 8 June 2026
For Protection Advisers who are seriously thinking about their next move, this could be perfect timing. LifeSearch has spent over 25 years at the forefront of protection advice in the UK and is launching new strategic partnerships, investing across the business and reshaping how advice works.
Responsibilities
- Speak with highly engaged customers who are actively seeking protection advice (no cold calling)
- Provide tailored recommendations across Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection
- Support clients through important, sometimes tough, personal conversations with care and professionalism
- Manage multiple clients at different stages of their journey
- Work within a high-performing advice community of 120+ advisers across the UK
- Build long-term relationships and deliver advice you’re genuinely proud of
Our partnerships with leading price comparison brands, insurers, banks and building societies mean consistent demand and quality conversations — not chasing leads!
Qualifications and experience
- Have solid experience in protection advice and a strong demonstrable track record
- Bring knowledge across Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection
- Experience (or interest) in Business Protection with structured specialist pathways available
- Be comfortable working at pace while maintaining high advice standards
- Take personal accountability for performance
- Aspiring to build a long-term career in protection
- Hold R05 (preferred but not essential)
Culture and development
We’re proud of our culture: high standards, high performance and strong support. We want great people who raise the bar, not just hit it.
What’s in it for you?
- £32k going up to £35k once you pass probation
- Uncapped commission with strong earning potential from day one
- Consistent volumes of engaged customers
- Access to unrivalled volumes of high-quality leads from long-standing partnerships
- Clear progression into senior, specialist and leadership roles
- Ongoing training, coaching and professional development
- Investment in tech, tools and support to help you perform at your best
- Hybrid and fully remote working options depending on individual requirements
- Overseas incentive trips, buy/sell annual leave options, your birthday off and more
Shift pattern
You’ll work 40 hours a week, 9am–6pm, plus one Saturday a month (9am–3pm) with a day off in lieu.
Application process
- Click apply and upload your CV
- If it’s a match, a short telephone interview will be scheduled
- Successful candidates will be invited to an interview
- We provide prompt feedback between stages
What’s the bigger picture?
We’re investing heavily in the future—in partnerships, technology, customer journeys and advisers. This isn’t just another adviser role; it’s a chance to join a business at the right moment and build something long term.
If you’re ambitious, committed and ready for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Data privacy and consent
The administrator of your data is LifeSearch with its registered office in Milton Keynes. Data is collected for recruitment purposes and may be processed in future recruitment processes with your consent. You have rights to access, correct or delete data. Detailed information on data processing by LifeSearch can be found in the privacy policy. By applying, you consent to data processing for the recruitment process.
Protection Adviser in London employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
LifeSearch is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Shoreditch, London. With a commitment to high standards and performance, employees benefit from uncapped commission, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression. The supportive environment fosters long-term relationships with clients, ensuring that advisers can take pride in their impactful work while enjoying flexible working options and unique perks.
