Protection adviser

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) are a nationally recognised mortgage broker and network, winners of over 200 awards in the past 5 years and continually growing.

Do you want to work for a market leading, award-winning financial services business, within an estate agency group?

Mortgage Scout (part of LG), have provided clients with access to the right mortgage deals for them through a trusted, award-winning service since 2003. With ambitious growth plans and significant lead introducer partnerships, Mortgage Scout are looking for talented and hard working individuals to join the business. . We employ professionals with the ability to develop an expert industry knowledge whilst demonstrating a sincere attitude towards customer care. Above all, we expect you to make our clients’ mortgage journey simple and stress free.

Duties will include:

• Advising on and arranging pure protection / life insurance products, through growing and maintaining a client base from Mortgage Scout / LRG - introduced clients.
• Demonstrating the highest standards of protection advice and customer service, whilst optimising protection sales potential with a proactive approach to business development.
• Developing relationships with colleagues within Mortgage Scout and our estate agency partners, to maximise lead generation.
• Working closely with your dedicated administrator to ensure that cases moves from the point of application to on risk in a timely fashion, to deliver the best customer outcome.

Skills required:

• Fully CeMAP qualified (or equivalent to offer protection advice)
• Must have experience arranging multi-benefit protection, including but not limited to. Life assurance, Critical illness cover (level/decreasing), Family income benefit, Income protection.
• Exceptional organisational skill.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers
• Have a proven track record in achieving and exceeding targets and expectations
• Possess a professional and flexible attitude, driven and passionate about mortgages & protection
• The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS Check
• Experience of working in a high-productivity, customer-focused environment.
• Expert knowledge of the mortgage and protection markets.
• The ability to build relationships with the estate agency team and other departments.
• Business development skills.

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Significant client referral opportunity driven by nationwide estate agency branch network and mortgage customer base
• Competitive Salary Package - Year 1 OTE - £50,000 to £75,000 per annum, Year 2 onwards OTE £100,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 4:30pm (Saturdays are on a rota, 1 in 4, day in lieu given)
• Locations: Regional HQ's in Wokingham or Bromley, with a UK wide branch network from which adviser staff are based.
• This role would be hybrid and involve remote/home working. Details tbc, subject to candidate experience and location.

Benefits:

• Structured training & support.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Rewards and incentives for Top achievers.
• Quarterly and yearly awards including trips abroad.
• An excellent, uncapped commission structure with further bonuses.
• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service up to an additional 5 days holiday per year.
• Excellent parental leave & company fertility policy in place.
• Access to an Employee assistant programme including access to a virtual GP 24/7 and mental health first aiders.
• Retail discounts.