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Employee Benefits Manager

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Employee Benefits Manager
An established professional services firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Manager to join its growing Employee Benefits team. Known for its collaborative culture and client-focused approach, the business supports employers in delivering competitive, well-designed pensions and benefits solutions across a diverse client base.
About the Role
Working within a high-performing team, you will manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as a trusted adviser across pensions and wider employee benefits. You will take ownership of client relationships, provide strategic and technical guidance, and support the delivery of benefit solutions including workplace pensions, group risk, and health and wellbeing. You will also contribute to new business activity, from initial pitch through to onboarding, as well as developing opportunities within existing client relationships.
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Key Requirements
- Strong knowledge of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment, gained within an FCA-authorised employee benefits consultancy, financial corporate adviser environment.
- Comfortable managing senior client relationships, presenting to both executive teams and employee groups.
- Advising on areas such as contribution structures, salary sacrifice, and provider strategy.
- Exposure to broader benefits areas such as risk and wellbeing would be advantageous.
- Proactive and commercial mindset.


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What We Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded firm where you can take ownership of a client portfolio and continue building your technical expertise. In return, you will benefit from a supportive and professional environment, strong client exposure, and clear long-term career development within an established team.
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