About the Role
This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity at Mattioli Woods to join our structured 18-month Employee Benefits Academy program. You will be trained to become a confident, credible employee benefits consultant, focusing on workplace pensions, group risk, and healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in workplace pension schemes, auto-enrolment, and regulatory landscapes.
- Gain knowledge of group life, income protection, and critical illness products.
- Develop client-facing and advisory skills.
- Build technical grounding in corporate healthcare solutions and private medical insurance.
- Undertake structured assessments and gain client exposure under supervision.
- Complete industry-relevant examinations and qualifications.
- Continue to receive structured coaching and performance support post-graduation.
Requirements
- 2-3 years in a customer-facing role (e.g., banking, HR, insurance, financial services).
- Genuine interest in employee benefits, workplace wellbeing, or financial planning.
- Clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, professional, and able to study independently.
- Good numeracy and literacy, with comfort around technical and regulatory information.
- Resilient, curious, and motivated for a long-term career in employee benefits consulting.
- Eligible for full pre-employment checks including DBS.
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Independent study
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Technical understanding
- Regulatory understanding
- Resilience
- Curiosity
- Motivation
Location
- Not specified
Work Type
- Full-time
- Salaried
Experience Level
- Trainee
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Industry-relevant examinations (GR1, IF7, CII)
- Additional industry-relevant examinations, qualifications, or certifications
Salary/Compensations
- Fully salaried role from day one
Benefits
- Fully funded industry-relevant examinations
- Genuine one-to-one mentoring
- Real client exposure under supervision
- Structured development across core technical and consulting skills
- Clear progression pathway
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
- Mattioli Woods is offering a first-of-its-kind Employee Benefits Academy program.
- The company is committed to delivering a best-in-class development program for future employee benefits consultants.
Equal Opportunity
- Not specified
