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Employee Benefits Specialist

The Recruitment Lab
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The position is for an Employee Benefits Specialist/Group Risk Consultant located in Sittingbourne, Kent, with flexible working options after probation.
  • The role involves managing employee benefits, conducting market reviews, and providing tailored recommendations to clients.
  • Candidates should have strong experience with market reviews and hold a GR1 or similar CII qualification, along with a good understanding of scheme renewals.
  • The salary for this full-time, permanent position ranges from £35,000 to £42,000 per year, with additional benefits including discretionary bonuses and paid study support.
  • The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (Flexible working options after probation)Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Package:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Half-yearly discretionary bonuses
  • Paid study support for professional development
  • 20 days holiday, increasing with service (up to 25 days)
  • Company pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance

Role Overview:Our client, a leading Employee Benefits Consultancy, is looking for an Employee Benefits Specialist/Group Risk Consultant to join their Group Risk and Healthcare team. The role involves managing clients’ employee benefits, conducting market reviews, and providing tailored recommendations to ensure the best possible benefits solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct market reviews for Group Risk and Healthcare policies
  • Liaise with clients to gather information and request quotes from providers
  • Analyse market feedback and produce recommendations
  • Manage scheme renewals and process annual accounts
  • Respond to client queries, both written and verbal
  • Communicate with providers, clients, and advisers via email, phone, and letter
  • Issue and track invoices for benefits such as PMI, GLA, and GIP

Qualifications & Experience:

  • GR1 (Group Risk qualification) or similar CII qualifications
  • Strong experience with market reviews and producing reports for Group Risk and Healthcare products
  • Good understanding of scheme renewals and associated account processes
  • Experience handling telephone queries from clients and providers
  • Knowledge of other voluntary benefits (e.g., Dental, Health Assessments, EAP)

Skills & Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • High attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks
  • Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
  • Friendly, confident, and personable, with strong client rapport-building skills
  • Adaptable, proactive, and keen to pursue professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employee Benefits Specialist to join a dynamic, supportive team within a well-established consultancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.