Description
Join our Health & Benefits Team as a Risk Benefits Consultant in our London office, working in a flexible hybrid model. If you're passionate about helping organisations build healthier, more resilient workforces, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Large Corporate Risk Benefits team, where you’ll play a key role in supporting clients across all aspects of workforce health management.
In this role, you will provide expert consulting services—advising clients on risk and health-related insurances and helping them implement effective solutions that support employee wellbeing. Your work will directly influence how organisations protect, manage, and enhance the health of their people.
You’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for the full spectrum of group insurance services. This includes market broking, renewals, day-to-day administration, and strategic consulting. You will also support clients with underwriting, funding models, benefits, scheme governance, absence management and wellbeing services.
If you're seeking a role with purpose, impact, and variety, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the world of employee health and benefits. Please note we are looking for the successful candidate to start from January 2027.
TheRole:
- Provide strategic consultative advice to clients around the design, delivery and ongoing managementoftheirbenefitprogrammes,workingwithotherconsultants withinthe RiskTeam, Health & Benefits and wider WTW business.
- Proactivelyupdateownknowledgeofeconomic,legislative and regulatory changesthroughnews briefs/publications, industry bodies and networking.Applying this knowledge to day-to-day work.
- Liaise with and manageprovidersforownclientbaseusingnegotiationandinfluencingskillsasappropriate.
- Servicing,consultingwithandretainingexistingclientswithan exceptionallevelofserviceandcredibility.
- Planandorganiserenewals.
- Designandredesignofbenefits.
- Assistwithre-brokingexercises,analysisandverificationofproviders'contractterms.
- Dealwithqueriesfromclients.
- Maintainqualitycontrolprocedures.
- Development of other colleagues’ technical knowledge and experience of the risk market, including market developments and best practice.
Qualifications
The Requirements:
- Comprehensiveandup-to-datetechnicalknowledgeandpracticalexperienceintheareasof Employee Benefits.
- Excellent knowledge of the group risk market (ideally supported by GR1 qualification), with experienceof healthcare (ideally supported by IF7 qualification) being seen as advantageous, but not essential.
- Consulting experience within employee benefits risk market.
- Goodstandardofwrittenandoralcommunication.
- Theabilitytoworkwithminimumsupervisionandwithincross-disciplinaryteams.
- ComputerliteracyofMicrosoftOfficesoftware,inparticularWord,ExcelandPowerPoint.
- Abletolearnquickly,useowninitiative, manage andorganiseownworkloadeffectively.
- Abletoworkquickly,butaccuratelyinaprofessionalenvironment.
- An understanding and appreciation of broader employee health issues would be an advantage,aswouldexperienceofwellbeingandtechnologyplatforms,allofwhichare key aspects to future progression.
What we offer
Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.
We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com
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Health and Benefits Risk Consultant employer: Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the insurance sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values professional development, all while being part of a leading global firm located in the heart of the UK. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the industry and build lasting relationships with key partners.
