http://jobs.ftadviser.com/corporate-ifas.aspxThe latest from FT Adviser Jobs.Copyright (C) Financial Times Business Limited5We are an expanding London based, FSA Authorised & Regulated Investment Advisor focusing on real estate development, private equity and debt financing which has taken on a number of joint venture mandates with national and international property developers. We structure investment funds, act as fund advisor and raise debt and equity for projects through institutions and IFA HNW clients, for a range of unique property investments and funds.  This represents an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurial IFA sales professionals or those intermediaries who have established a network of investment IFAs in their respective areas and who are seeking control over their career, work time and earnings.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=38562Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:23:06 GMTPROJECT MANAGER - Online Benefits Provider London £30,000 - £55,000 depending on experience + full benefits package Well established, this online employee benefits solution provider was formed to fill a technology and service gap in the HR and Employee Benefits Market. Now seen as the market leaders within this arena, they have successfully developed a range of web-based HR tools and employee benefits that are cost-affective and easy to implement. Due to their ongoing success, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join their London-based team. Managing new flexible benefits implementation and renewal projects, you will ensure that deadlines are met and quality maintained whilst acting as the main contact point for technical queries. You will also be required to build and develop relationships with clients, providers, suppliers and consultants and lead a project reviewing the administration system to identify and implement improvements in efficiency and quality. It will be your responsibility to co-ordinate the implementation and renewals of Flexible Benefit plans between clients, benefit providers, administration teams, communication teams and design consultants and meet with clients to ensure they understand the plan and products. It will be part of your role to train and mentor new members of the admin team on products, processes and technology and delegate work to ensure deadlines and service levels are met. Furthermore, you will assist clients with areas such as administration processes, total compensation, payroll, provider requirements, tax and technical issues. Applicants will be experienced in the Employee Benefits sector. This experience can be gained either in a consultancy, in house or project / implementation capacity. Excellent communication skills are also a must for this position. This role involves management of key client relationships therefore candidates should be knowledgeable about day-to-day HR department operations and have advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft project. The successful candidate will be proficient in drafting business correspondence, reports and presentations. The salary on offer for this role is dependent on skills set including an excellent benefits package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39448Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:55:03 GMTASSISTANT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT - Wealth Management Firm London £30,000 - £40,000 + performance bonus & excellent benefits package Prestigious, this firm hold an impeccable reputation within the industry and deliver high level holistic financial planning to extremely HNW individuals through purely fee-based consulting, Investment Management and Employee Benefits. Spinning off from Private Client connections, the Employee Benefits division was founded several years ago and is now an intrical part of the business. Supporting the Practice Manager and Principal Consultants with business development, revenue generation and marketing initiatives across the practice, you will be required to develop and manage client relationships in delivering practice strategy and business targets. Developing business from the existing client portfolio, including funds under management, and assisting with the development of new business into the practice, you will understand and support the Employee Benefits strategy and drive the delivery of high quality and proactive consultancy services to clients. It will be your responsibility to maintain a high level of activity in all areas in order to achieve targets and client satisfaction. Another key purpose of this role is to manage the financial performance of the client portfolio in terms of the timely billing of work in progress, the collection of client debts and general profitability. Furthermore, you will contribute to the referral of business leads and promote and drive effective team working within the practice. Previous experience in a similar role within the Employee Benefits sector is required, with a proven ability to communicate with Trustees, HR Directors and Finance Directors. Full FPC (or equivalent) is required, as is CII Diploma Status (including G60 or J04, J05 & AF3) or candidates will be currently working towards this or an equivalent qualification. Client facing, candidates will have the ability to build and maintain good professional relationships and have a hunger to succeed and grow within a market leading firm. Applicants must be proactive in the delivery of Employee Benefit propositions to clients on quality and budget, including effective management of your own client portfolio, with a high level of activity to enable achievement of targets and goals. Initially, this role will be focused towards managing and developing business within the existing client bank i.e. a farmer role, being passed leads. However after some time, as the successful candidate develops to become a Consultant, the role will become a lot more new business orientated, requiring you to hunt for potential clients. This firm offers endless opportunities for growth and development with excellent career prospects. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39447Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:50:43 GMTEmployee Benefits Servicing Consultant London £30,000 to £35,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. A leading actuarial consultancy with several offices throughout the UK, this firm provide a complete range of employee benefit and investment related services to companies, pensions scheme trustees and individuals. Their dedication to the field of occupational pensions means they are able to react to regulatory change and stay at the forefront of developments in the industry. This enables the firm to channel resources into pioneering ground-breaking solutions to pension scheme liability and funding issues, from liability led investment approaches to liability reduction exercises. As part of the continuing growth plans for their employee benefits capability, this firm are looking to recruit an additional Employee Benefits Consultant for their London office. Able to demonstrate a sound technical background in group personal pensions and apply this knowledge at both employer and employee level, you be required to assist in the management of all aspects of the client relationship for a number of key clients. Furthermore, you will have acquired the experience to do so over a period of years within an Employee Benefit Consultancy or similar. Working alongside a senior consultant, you will be frequently advising both new and existing employees. This is a busy role where you will need energy and a high level of commitment to be successful. In addition, you will need a good working knowledge of the operational aspects of Group Personal Pension and Stakeholder schemes including the investment options typically available to members. Applicants will have the ability to build relationships with decision makers within the allocated corporate clients and have excellent presentation skills, both in a group and individual setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer focus approach to work, with the ability to find solutions and plan and prioritise workloads. Furthermore, the successful applicant will be a team player who will recognise the importance of working with colleagues at all levels. Operating within a compliant framework, you will need to be professional, flexible and have a pro-active manner coupled with a desire to succeed. Well-developed written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to handle employer and employee queries. Ideally, applicants will be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent with FSA approval and FPC qualified or equivalent. Circa £30,000 is on offer and benefits include GPP Pension, 22 days holiday (increasing with service), PMI, Life Assurance 4x, PHI and a discretionary bonus scheme. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39446Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:39 GMTCorporate Consultant - Corporate Wealth Management Northern Home Counties Circa £45,000 + excellent bonus scheme Specialising in benefits consultancy and corporate pensions, this wealth management firm is aimed specifically at SMEs. Providing a full service to meet their clients corporate needs, from Director and Executive pension planning to setting up a flexible benefits plan for employees, they also offer advice on Risk Benefits, Healthcare, Flexible Benefits, Communications and Business Protection. Due to continued success, a new opportunity has arisen for a Regulated Corporate Consultant to join this rapidly expanding organisation. As a Corporate Consultant, you will be responsible for servicing and advising existing clients on all aspects of Employee Benefits including DB, DC, GPP, Stakeholder, SASS and SIPPS pensions schemes as well as DIS, Disability Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident & Sickness Cover. You will also be advising on PMI (employer sponsored or voluntary arrangements, fully insured or trust based schemes), Dental cover, voucher schemes (for example childcare), travel cover, health screening, cash plans and also Flexible benefits. Dealing with a portfolio of corporate clients within the middle market arena, you will ensure they receive an excellent level of service at all times. Full admin support is provided and the firm operate on a fee and commission basis (20% fees/ 80% commission offset). Applicants must come from an employee benefits background and be regulated by the FSA. You will hold the G60 qualification and be a confident communicator as you will be advising high profile clients. A competitive salary of up to £45,000 basic is on offer and bonus potential of up to 30% can be achieved once you have billed over 1.5 times your salary, PMI, DIS and PHI. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39445Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:46:27 GMTACCOUNT MANAGER - Online Benefits Provider London £35,000 - £40,000 + full benefits package Award-winning, this firm provide a unique approach to Employee Benefits, offering a holistic style incorporating all the services and competencies required to develop, deliver and manage an Employee Benefits strategy. They are currently seeking experienced Account Managers to join the London based team, in order to help maintain and develop their current client base. The primary focus of the role will be to establish and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings with senior client points of contact, keeping the client up to date with both benefit and legislation changes and technology upgrades. You will be required to deliver client seminars and hold face to face meetings as required by our clients and discuss and up-sell the provision of additional employee benefits, functionality and services. A proven track record in account management is essential for this role as is a background in Benefits, Payroll, Employee Benefits Schemes and Administration of group risk or pension benefits. Furthermore, applicants will have a Financial Services background and goals to develop within the industry. FPC qualified or equivalent, the ideal candidate will be methodical, conscientious and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure. Furthermore, applicants will thrive in a high-pressure environment, where the ability to work flexible hours is essential. In return, this organisation offer excellent career prospects and a competitive salary with access to a fully flexible benefits package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39444Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:44:47 GMTPRINCIPLE ACCOUNT MANAGER - Online Benefits Provider London £40,000 - £50,000 + full benefits package Award-winning, this firm provide a unique approach to Employee Benefits, offering a holistic style incorporating all the services and competencies required to develop, deliver and manage an Employee Benefits strategy. They are currently seeking a Principle Account Manager to join their London based team. As a Principal Account Manager you will have a portfolio of clients to develop and grow with the added responsibility of managing a small team of Account Managers. The primary focus of the role will be to establish and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings with senior client points of contact and keeping the client up to date with both benefit and legislation changes and technology upgrades. With the ownership of a portfolio of clients for service delivery purposes, you will ensure that the regular processing is smooth and that any issues raised are completed in an effective manner. Furthermore, you will be required to attend regular review meetings with clients to discuss service issues. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions. Responsible for coaching and developing Account Managers within your team, you will ensure the compliance of the team in their recommendation reports and sign off recommendation reports. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to ensure delivery of team targets and performance management. Identifying opportunities to enhance the service for clients and reviewing feedback to understand areas for improvement, you will also be required to plan annual flex renewal, ensuring additional requirements are gathered and any work required is scheduled into Implementation/ Benefit Consulting. Responsible for the delivery of overall team revenue, you will be allocated clients within your team, and you will also be required to discuss and up-sell the provision of additional employee benefits, functionality and services. A proven track record in account management is essential for this role. FSA regulated and FPC qualified or equivalent, you will have experience in dealing with Employee Benefits Schemes and a background in Benefits, Payroll, or Administration of group risk or pension benefit. You will be methodical, conscientious and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure. This is a London based role involving European and UK travel to client sites. The successful applicant will need to thrive in a high-pressure environment, where the ability to work flexible hours is essential. In return, this firm offer excellent career prospects and a competitive salary with access to a fully flexible benefits package.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39443Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:42:53 GMTEmployee Benefits Consultant - Accountancy Practice West Midlands Up to £50,000 + bonus & car allowance Specialists in the provision of employee benefit solutions, this organisation has a long standing track record of success and currently looks after 148 corporate schemes with around 5,500 scheme members. Through its devotion to client service and continuous innovation, this group is now one of the fastest growing Independent Financial Advisers in the UK with over 100,000 clients nationwide. An opportunity has recently arisen for an excellent business development consultant who has the ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of employee benefits and corporate pensions. Providing an employee benefit service to existing clients, you will be actively involved in the marketing and development of employee benefit services to prospective clients. This will include building relationships with corporate and professional connections, promoting this firm as the premier provider of quality employee benefit solutions and advising senior executives/trustees regarding pensions and risk benefits. Another main aspect of this role will be developing new and existing business, whilst ensuring this firms qualitative and quantitative business measures are achieved on an annual basis. It will also be your responsibility to establish and build good relationships with clients and prospects and also to review existing clients circumstances and address as appropriate. You will ensure that this firms high standards of client care are met by demonstrating competence in all stages of the advisory process, operating at all times within the rules of the FSA as documented in the firms Compliance Procedures. Fully FPC qualified or equivalent is essential, as is part DipPFS or equivalent for this position and the ideal candidate will be a personable, professional and charismatic individual with excellent interpersonal skills. An analytical mind and specialist knowledge are also key attributes required for this role. Salary ranges between £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience plus bonus, generous car allowance, GPP pension ( 6% employer contribution) DIS 4 x salary, BUPA, PHI and 23 days holiday. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39442Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:40:31 GMTJ003225 CLIENT SERVICING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR - Wealth Management Firm Berkshire £25,000 - £30,000 + benefits Holding an impeccable reputation within the industry, this firm has doubled in size and funds under management have increased to over £1 billion. The business delivers a high level holistic financial planning to extremely high net worth individuals through purely fee-based consulting, Investment Management and Employee Benefits. Spinning off from Private Client connections, the Employee Benefits division was founded several years ago and is now an intrical part of the business. Currently the Employee Benefits division in Berkshire requires a Technical Support Administrator. The purpose of this role is to provide client servicing and technical support to the Practice Manager, Principals Consultants and Consultants within the Corporate Client Practice, enabling the achievement of Practice strategy, business targets and client service delivery objectives against core company values and procedures. Your responsibilities include accurately and efficiently assisting in preparing for meetings and other business commitments, including client reports, fee and scoping agreements, technical research, market reviews and benchmarking and client paperwork and suitability letters/reports within agreed timescales. You will proactively review client files and highlight any discussion points prior to any client interactions, such as client annual review meeting and action any requirements highlighted in a client meeting, or other contacts. It will also be your responsibility to assist consultants with client management, research and surveys, as well as supporting with the preparation and maintenance of all client management information and control documentation required to assist efficient and proactive service delivery. You will be required to set up and maintain client data/ files both hard copies and electronic, liaise proactively with clients, consultants and 3rd parties by phone, email and in person, as necessary and accurately record all client chargeable time. A strong technical knowledge of corporate client benefits products with relevant experience in a corporate client environment is necessary for this role. The ideal candidate will also have effective communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to write high quality reports, suitability letters and other client communications. You will also have effective technical and product research capabilities. Fully FPC/ CFP qualified and at least studying towards DipPFS, (and other relevant qualifications such as APMI) is essential. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent, applicants will have effective use of all Microsoft Office applications with strong organisational and time management skills. You will need a professional approach and manner in handling meetings and telephone calls and an in-depth understanding of FSA Compliance and other relevant legal requirements and procedures as they apply to EB service propositions. Salary ranges between £25,000 and £30,000 plus an excellent benefits package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39441Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:38:07 GMTFlexible Benefits Administrator - Online Benefits Provider London Up to £27,000 + full benefits package With their head office based in a prestigious London location, this online flexible benefits technology provider and consulting firm offer both online and offline employee benefit solutions to employers of all sizes. Employing circa 60 staff and turning over in excess of £2million, they are a subsidiary of one of the UKs most impressive organisations. With a combination of communications consultancy procurement services and leading web technology, they offer solutions enabling companies to revolutionise the way they run their employee benefit programmes. Due to immense growth in this sector, they now require two Employee Benefits Administrators to join their team. Responsible for providing a consistently high standard of administration services to a portfolio of clients in relation to benefit admin schemes, you will be a source of technical expertise for the firms clients. With a detailed knowledge of all client schemes and plan, it will be your responsibility to agree and deliver the monthly processing and annual enrolment processing with the client. Supporting your client team members to ensure agreed client service levels are met, you will follow processes, procedures and controls, including peer review, in order to maintain appropriate levels of communication with your clients. You will be responsible for the entire mid year processing cycle(s) including creating & managing project plans for the cycles, assisting in the annual enrolment cycle and helping in the delivery of training new administrators in their given roles. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to identify personal development needs and source appropriate training for new administrators. Other duties will include assisting with projects for major clients (e.g. implementations, renewal, benefit changes) as directed by the Project Manager and taking part in process change "business level" projects. You will ensure that processes are consistent and up to date, and it will be a key part of your role to identify additional revenue opportunities. A strong working knowledge of employee benefits (with ideally flex) is imperative as is a knowledge and previous use of Access software. It is essential for candidates to have experience of data manipulation and a proven track record of dealing with stakeholders at all levels. Experienced at using MS Excel, with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, you will be able to prioritise tasks and work to fixed deadlines. Accuracy and attention to detail are also imperative, with the ability to understand technical issues. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39435Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:19:31 GMTFLEXIBLE BENEFITS CONSULTANT / PROJECT MANAGER - Accountancy Practice London Dependant on experience With offices throughout the world, this firm is recognised as one of the UK's leaders in professional services consulting. Advising a large number of the FTSE 100 and 250 clients, it is a mere formality getting in front of key decision makers. Stemming into a variety of sectors, the pensions consulting unit has experienced considerable growth during the last three years becoming one of the most profitable business centres in the group. Award winning, their approach to staff development is second to none, creating some the best talent the industry has to offer. Following the launch of Flexible Benefits and Total Reward, the impressive turnover and profits have justified the need to add several experienced Project Managers, Flex Consultants and Administrators to the Flex team. First and foremost, candidates must be working within the flex arena currently and be looking to take on a new challenge. Professional qualifications would also be advantageous however are not essential. The package on offer is commensurate to skills set with a basic salary range of anything up to £50,000 plus an excellent benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity for experienced candidates currently employed in a role within Flexible benefits and looking to move to the next level. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39433Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:18:05 GMTHEALTH & RISK CONSULTANT - Benefits Consultancy London Salary £35,000 - £50,000 basic + 15% bonus + full benefits package A market leading consultancy, highly regarded within the Employee Benefits and HR Consulting field, this firm specialise in the provision of vast array of specialist products and services. Having already cemented relationships with over 500 UK and multinational firms, they are poised to take full advantage of the forthcoming changes in employee benefit provisions and therefore require a Health and Risk Consultant to join their London team. Providing health and risk benefit expertise to corporate clients in accordance with company procedures, you will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of the department and the achievement of its objectives. Candidates will have a full and thorough understanding of the HRB earnings generated by clients, ensuring this income is recognised correctly and paid when required. Furthermore, you must be able to clearly demonstrate a strategy for actively developing health & risk business from clients including promoting and securing existing and additional lines of business. Focusing on client satisfaction and business retention, you will develop professional relationships understanding all needs and objectives, attending meetings, preparing agendas and reports in accordance with brand guidelines and in accordance with company policy and procedures. Previous experience in a similar role is imperative and qualified to CIP, ACII or full FPC (or equivalent) is recommended. A basic salary of between £35,000 - £50,000 is on offer with a generous benefits package including a 15% bonus. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39432Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:14:49 GMTSENIOR PENSIONS ADMINISTRATOR - Consulting Firm Manchester £25,000 - £30,000 Part of a global banking organisation, this Employee Benefits, Actuarial Consultancy and Administration business employ over 1,500 employees through a network of offices and affiliates. With over 30 years experience in the provision and implementation of Employee Benefits, they have offices all over the UK and currently seek a senior pension's administrator for their Manchester office. Administering corporate pension schemes in accordance with contracts to the required standards and deadlines, you will be required to carry out pension's administration tasks. These calculations will include calculating retirement quotes, transferring in and out, leavers/deaths/new entrants/pension increases and renewals/benefit statements. As a Senior Administrator you will supervise staff and delegate tasks effectively, as well as checking and signing others work. Other responsibilities include the management of pensioner payrolls, management of trustee bank accounts and ensuring client work is processed in a timely manner by logging post in and out. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to ensure that work is completed within the target dates set, deal with non-standard client/member queries and assist in the training of team members. You will deal with day to day client responsibility under guidance and ensure timesheets are completed in a timely manner. Ideally QPA/PMI or willing to study, you will have extensive experience of defined benefit, defined contribution and CARE pension scheme administration, preferably in a third-party environment. The ideal candidate will be analytical, have a logical approach to problem solving, be able to prioritise workload and keep to strict deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills are also necessary as you will be expected to motivate, team build and lead pensions administrators, whilst communicating effectively with colleagues and clients. Computer literate in the use of Office Systems, e.g. Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentations is essential for this role. It is also highly desirable to have experience of time recording and charging to clients. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39430Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:12:33 GMTFINANCIAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT - Benefits Consultancy London £30,000 - £40,000 Award winning, this leading firm has built a reputation as a market leading benefits consultancy. They have successfully integrated HR, employee benefits and individual financial advice, whilst putting people at the heart of everything they do. The primary purpose of this role is the facilitation and delivery of a financial education programme to this firms corporate consulting clients through face to face methods, paper based and technology solutions. This will encompass a full range of employee benefits and generic financial planning issues. You will contribute, as a member of the Financial Education team, to the development of the financial education service and the smooth running of the department and the achievement of its objectives. The chosen candidate will develop a good, professional relationship with each client and understand their objectives for the provision of financial education. Recognising specific opportunities for financial advisory services, you will refer employees to the personal advice side of the business. Furthermore, you will assist in developing new products and services and produce timely and accurate reports, written to a high standard and in accordance with brand guidelines. It will be part of your role to present ideas professionally, in whatever medium is most suitable to the situation. You will also be expected to develop key relationships with the business development, corporate consulting and risk management team, as you will be working alongside these departments on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will hit deadlines, contribute constructively to discussions, maintain and a positive, "can do" outlook and act, at all times, in a professional and compliant manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. Full FPC/ CFP is recommended for this role, as is relevant experience within a corporate pensions role. A full driving licence is required as this position will involve travelling, mainly in and around London, however on occasions you will need to travel outside of London. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39426Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:09:23 GMTFlexible Benefits Consultant - Benefits Consultancy £40,000 - £45,000 + full benefits package London Driving further into the Employee Benefits and HR Consulting field, this highly specialised firm are employing their vast array of specialist products and services. Dealing with everything from initial consultation through to implementation and ongoing administration, this organisation's flexible benefit solutions succeed because they recognise the importance of effectively integrating technology and benefits design and delivering on both. The primary purpose of this role is to provide flexible benefit expertise to corporate clients and contribute, as a member of the Flexible Benefits team, to the smooth running of the department and the achievement of its objectives. You will be able to clearly demonstrate a strategy for actively developing business by promoting existing lines of consultancy, securing additional lines of consultancy and obtaining referrals for new corporate clients. Maintaining a client focus and concern for quality at all times, which manifests itself in a high degree of client satisfaction and client retention, you will have a good, professional relationship with each client and understand their needs and objectives. With extensive relevant experience in a similar role, the ideal candidate will have good knowledge of the flex market, salary sacrifice implementation and a proven track record in developing and delivering presentations. It is highly desirable for applicants to possess the Certificate of Insurance Practice (CIP), ACII, FPC (or equivalent) or CIPD (full or part qualified) however it is not essential. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39423Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:52:52 GMTRisk Benefits Team Leader - Benefits Consultancy London £30,000 - £35,000 + benefits Providing tailored consultancy services to a wide range of clients, this top ten corporate insurance broker, administrator and employee benefits consultancy source their business primarily from mid sized corporate clients and intermediaries. As a strong and highly motivated group they are agile enough to give their clients individual attention yet large enough to "flex their muscles" on their behalf when necessary. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Risk Benefits Team Leader to join their team in London. Responsible for the administration of the Group Life, Spouses or dependants DIS pension, Critical Illness, Group Private Medical Expenses and Group PHI arrangements for clients allocated to you. You will have your own client bank which you will be responsible for the day to day administration. This will include requesting data and any "on account premiums" for your clients to enable the Insurance Company to produce the Renewal Accounts, checking Renewal and Supplementary Accounts as appropriate and agreeing - before issuing to clients, ensuring that, where possible, any claims are dealt with in a speedy, efficient and sympathetic manner. You will also be required to manage rebrokes for the whole of the London Division. Client facing you will be expected to attend client meetings, presentations etc as required and keep up to date of developments in the Group Risk business as well as managing the Group Risk section of the Intranet and updating it as necessary. A background in Group Risk is essential for this role and ideally some experience managing a team however this is not essential. A competitive salary of up to £35,000 is on offer plus a full benefits package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39422Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:51:48 GMTHealth & Benefits Business Analyst Hampshire £30,000 - £35,000 With clients in over 180 cities and 40 countries this global leader in the professional services market provide bespoke solutions in a host of areas such as Benefits Consulting, HRO and Investment Consulting, amongst many others. Joining their office in Hampshire, this is a fundamental role in the Health & Benefits and Employee Benefits division. Responsibilities of this role will include providing front line support and data administration to the client management system, managing change requests and testing updates and in depth management information reporting using a variety of tools. Working closely with the business creating and delivering training programs and providing demonstrations as and when required. A proactive and logical approach will be valuable as a need to suggest and agree enhancements to the system will be an important aspect of this role. This position is entirely an internal facing role involving no direct client contact. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of web technology and previously used reporting tools such as Crystal reports, an organised and methodical approach to their work and knowledge of the business areas within Health and Benefits. In return this firm are offering a competitive package including Pension, Group Life, PHI, PHI and a full flex package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39419Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:32:00 GMTPROJECT MANAGER - Flexible Benefits London Circa £40,000 + benefits Market leading Technology Providers, this firm offer employee benefit solutions online and offline to employers of all sizes. With a combination of communications consultancy procurement services and leading web technology, they offer solutions enabling companies to revolutionise the way they run their employee benefits schemes. Following successful client wins, you will become the main point of contact during the implementation of employee benefit solutions and assume responsibility for the ongoing relationship. Acting as the key client contact, you will implement the overall benefits solutions encompassing all the various third party services. As the team is small, there is a need to be involved in the entire process from first consultation to scheme design to agreeing third party involvement and finally successful implementation, guiding the client through to launch. These new roles are key and will see excellent prospects for further progression in the team. In the short term you will be very busy with clients managing the implementation of their benefit schemes and developing your consultancy skills. In the medium term the focus will be more strategic. Your responsibilities will include managing complex projects and/or contributing as a team member on assigned projects, engaging in regular client contact by initiating and responding to client questions and demands. You will also be required to conduct client research using quantitative survey tools, participate in client scoping conversations with senior consultants and introduce communications consultants to client where appropriate. As well as creating and maintaining project plans, you will liaise with the technical team to ensure website build is as agreed with client and contribute to profitability by looking for efficiencies in project work plans. You will manage time effectively, identifying selling opportunities through client interactions and taking action upon them. Applicants will be experienced within the Employee Benefits sector, with experience gained either in a consultancy, in house or project / implementation capacity. Furthermore, a proven track record of delivering benefit solutions, and preferably online flex schemes, is desirable. Excellent communication skills are a must as the role involves management of key client relationships. Candidates should be knowledgeable about day-to-day HR department operations and have advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft project. Proficient in drafting business correspondence, reports and presentations is also essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, growing firm who are market leaders. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39418Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:56 GMTClient Service Associate - Online Benefits Provider Circa £30,000 + benefits London Award-winning, this firm provide a unique approach to Employee Reward offering a holistic style incorporating all the services and competencies required to develop, deliver and manage an Employee Benefits strategy. They currently have an opportunity for a Client Services Associate to join their Client Services team based in London. The role includes answering inbound enquiries from members, clients and providers, assisting in the administration of a range of Flexible Employee Benefit Schemes, monthly process cycles of database updating and reporting to payroll and benefit providers. You will be required to liaise with client contacts and benefit providers, enrol new members into the schemes and assist in the pension transfer process. You will also be responsible for the account management of your clients by confirming schedules and payments. With previous experience of working in a demanding administration environment, the ideal candidate will have strong client liaison skills, excellent customer service skills and the ability to resolve client queries. You will need to be a confident user of Excel (for validating, reconciling and identifying exceptions) with excellent database skills and a professional telephone manner. An administration background in Benefits, Payroll, Accounts or Financial services background is necessary for this role, as is experience in the administration of group risk or pension benefits. You must also have the ability to write Excel formulas and deal with database queries. Essential personal qualities include being methodical, conscientious, adaptable, able to work well under pressure and able to prioritise, as well as work well as part of a team. This firm are a vibrant, fast moving and entrepreneurial team offering excellent career opportunities for the right individual. A competitive salary is on offer depending on experience and you will also receive a generous benefits package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39417Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:29:06 GMTProject Manager London Circa £40,000 + benefits package Innovative, this leading edge practice advises medium to large organisations delivering bespoke business services across a number of sectors. Working closely with its sister practices in specialist pension and risk divisions, it seeks to provide clients with the full range of services from HR integrated reward strategy, flexible benefits schemes and various strategic consultancy projects through to implementation of total reward, voluntary and on-line administration services. This practice now seeks a senior individual who will assist the Head of Practice in expanding the solution, penetrating the marketplace and implementing projects at client face. Initially, following successful client wins, you will become the main point of contact during the implementation of HR Reward, integrated reward strategy and/or employee benefit solutions. This may also include total reward and flexible benefits arrangements. Acting as the key client contact, you will implement the overall benefits solutions encompassing all the various third party services and in time you may need to work alongside, and in tandem, with pension or risk consultants in delivering broad employee benefits solutions. Working closely with the Head of Service in winning new clients, you will be expected to develop and manage your own leads and new client wins. Aptitude in this area will be quickly recognised and progression encouraged. This is a new role and will be critical to the successful expansion and development of the proposition. There will be excellent prospects for further progression in the team. In the short term you will be very busy with clients managing the implementation of their benefit schemes and developing your consultancy skills. In the medium term the focus will be more strategic. Your responsibilities will include managing complex projects and/or contributing as a team member on assigned projects and engaging in regular client contact by initiating and responding to client questions and demands. As well as creating and maintaining project plans, you may be expected to liaise with a technical team to ensure website or intranet build is as agreed with the client and contribute to profitability by looking for efficiencies in project work plans. Applicants will be experienced within the Employee Benefits sector or HR consultancy arena, with experience gained either in a consultancy, in house or project / implementation capacity. Furthermore, a proven track record of delivering benefit solutions, and preferably online flex schemes, is desirable although not critical. Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and intermediate knowledge of project management tools is necessary for this role. You will also be proficient in drafting business correspondence, reports and presentations, as well as being experienced in managing tender operations and supporting documents. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39416Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:26:52 GMTCORPORATE SALES MANAGER - Flexible Benefits Provider London and Home Counties £40,000 (realistic OTE £80,000) + car allowance and full benefits package Market leading, this Online Flexible Benefits technology provider and consulting firm have offices based in a prestigious London location. With a combination of communications consultancy procurement services and leading web technology, they offer solutions enabling companies to revolutionise the way they run their employee benefit programmes. Due to immense growth in this sector, this firm requires two Corporate Sales Managers to be based in and cover London. Acting as part of the direct sales force generating new business via various sources, you will be given access to a portfolio of clients, which in effect represents one third of Corporate Britain. Naturally, there will be the need to develop new business however this isn't necessarily "cold", as you will have the advantage of the prestigious brand name behind you. There is also a telesales unit in place which will provide leads on occasions and inevitably there will be referrals and the chance to network, which will also bring in a vast amount of new business. Responsible for the whole sales proposition including Flex, TRS, Absence Management, Lifestyle benefits and communications you will be supported technically by astute implementers. You will be expected to achieve revenue targets within a client portfolio, establishing and developing effective communications with client contacts and identifying and responding to client needs. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to identify revenue opportunities and consider ways of improving client profitability, through cross selling and up selling this firm's services. Previous experience in a client facing sales role is essential within the Benefits field. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of consistently hitting sales targets. Furthermore, a working knowledge and understanding of the broader benefits proposition is also required. Candidates will be tenacious and intelligent with a willingness to continuously develop their skills, both client facing and in terms of technical knowledge. Candidates can expect a realistic OTE of £80,000 plus car allowance and a generous benefits package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39415Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:26:49 GMTJunior Corporate IFA - Accountancy Practice Circa £30,000 plus car allowance, benefits & bonus Buckinghamshire Winning numerous awards, this high profile firm of accountants and business advisors has recognised not only the value, but also the need for a professional financial planning division to support their office network. Due to a recent merger this has resulted in a large growth in the financial services division. Operating nationally, but with a key focus in Buckinghamshire, this organisation is now looking to strengthen the IFA network in this area. Therefore a superb opportunity has arisen for an IFA to join this expanding team. You will be responsible for managing key accounts and proactively identifying opportunities for cross selling within other departments and services of the firm. As a Junior Corporate IFA, you will organise and implement a programme of client meetings resulting in completion of relevant business as well as undertaking all activities and investigation to deliver effective recommendations and solutions meeting client needs. You will be requested to attend adviser conferences and team meetings to share and exchange views and drive forward best practice and innovation within the service portfolio. To excel in this role you will have a demonstrable record of sales success with a proven knowledge of FSA regulations and all codes relevant to the business to ensure compliance at all times. You will be able to identify and manage sales opportunities through an understanding of products, funds, markets and relevant financial instruments, particularly within the corporate field. Experience and success in working to targets and delivering against predefined performance indicators, with a commitment to professional development and the drive to work towards professional qualifications are required. A working knowledge of pension transfers, scheme servicing and employee benefits are essential for this role. You will be an ambitious IFA with high earning potential. Your hands on approach, coupled with your ability to encourage and motivate others will underpin your drive to build new and existing business with clients, securing strong relationships at all levels. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39414Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:26:45 GMTMarketing Assistant - Online Benefits Provider London £20,000 - £25,000 Award winning, this online employee benefits solution provider formed to fill a technology and service gap in the HR and Employee Benefits market and are now seen as one of the market leaders within this arena, winning various industry awards. Having successfully developed a range of web-based HR tools and employee benefits that are cost-affective and easy to implement, the firm have won numerous FTSE 100 & FTSE 250 clients as well as many SMEs. They are committed to creating an open environment where talented people can and do succeed. This opportunity as a Customer Marketing and Affiliate Marketing Assistant will be based in the London head office. Supporting the Marketing & Communications Manager and Affiliate Marketing Manager, you will be contributing to the growth of the business by improving website functionality, reviewing website content, email communications, direct mail and newsletters, as well as copywriting and assisting in - house design team producing offline and online communications. You will also be assisting in the monitoring of affiliate suppliers, gathering information on affiliate suppliers, producing usage reports using the company software and maintaining excellent records. You will also ensure the database and all customer information is accurate. With experience of working in a marketing support role, you will have strong organisational skills, online marketing experience and knowledge of internal communications and affiliate marketing. Experienced in Word, Excel and PowerPoint with strong written and verbal communication skills, you must also have some project management skills as well as experience in developing and delivering communications. This position is an ideal opportunity for someone with at least two years work experience wishing to gain a first step into affiliate marketing and internal communications. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a great eye for detail. A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject would be useful but not essential, however the chosen candidate must be bright, enthusiastic and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Salary depends on experience with a full benefits package and the opportunity to work for a successful organisation offering an excellent career path. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39412Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:18:05 GMTCommunications Consultant - Online Benefits Provider London £30,000 - £40,000 + full benefits package Award winning, this online employee benefits solution provider formed to fill a technology and service gap in the HR and Employee Benefits market and are now seen as one of the market leaders within this arena, winning various industry awards. Having successfully developed a range of web-based HR tools and employee benefits that are cost-affective and easy to implement, the firm have won numerous FTSE 100 & FTSE 250 clients as well as many SMEs. They are committed to creating an open environment where talented people can and do succeed. This opportunity is for a Communications Consultant to be based in the London head office. With minimal supervision, you will be working with core clients on a variety of voluntary and flexible benefit communication issues. Due to the increase in Flex schemes, the company is experiencing significant growth with both new and existing clients. As this is a client facing role, you will be expected to attend client meetings, present design ideas, prepare and take notes, and draft documents such as newsletters and scheme booklets. The role will require the planning, implementation and management of effective and efficient internal communications solutions to launch and maintain awareness of flexible and voluntary benefits programmes for blue chip companies, large corporates and SMEs. Working with the Marketing and Communications Director, you will provide communications and media advice, write, edit, proof read and co-ordinate client internal communications materials. A working knowledge of Employee Benefits and Flex is desirable as you will be required to draft/ amend employee communications on these areas. However, this requirement is not essential. Key attributes required include the ability to work accurately, consistently and in a timely manner, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team whilst showing commitment to quality and customer service. A competitive salary of up to £40,000 is on offer for this position as well as a full benefits package. Opportunities for career advancement within this growing organisation are also fantastic and you can expect all the support and encouragement required. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39411Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:16:37 GMTFlexible Benefits Admin Team Leader - Pensions Consultancy Berkshire Circa £40,000 Specialising in employee benefits consulting, administration and human resource management, this firm prides themselves in being able to deliver workable solutions tailored to meet clients' objectives and to build client relationships. Recent winners of the Flexible Benefits Advisor Award, they are a well established organisation with a long client history. With offices based across the UK, an exiting opportunity for a Flex Admin Team Leader has arisen to be based in the Berkshire office. The purpose of this role is to manage the Admin team and the administration of new clients including system and human interfaces between this firm and the clients employees. This role will also have a client management focus with regards to existing clients, overseeing ongoing administration, basic renewal consultancy and system reconfiguration. You will work alongside consultants to develop functional, visually attractive flex packages, in addition to liaising with staff within the client (e.g. payroll manager, HR administrators etc.) to develop client tailored administration procedures. It is imperative you will be able to develop strong relationships with the "Flex owner" and their administration team, whilst managing the entire renewal process and ensuring client are retained and usable as reference sites. Previous experience of administering flexible benefit arrangements from within a third party administrator or consultancy environment is imperative, alternatively experience in dealing with benefits from within a Compensation and Benefits environment, maybe as part of an in-house HR team, would also be suitable. The chosen candidate will have a full understanding of flex and the benefits included with proven problem solving experience and interacting with Project Managers and Implementation teams. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task are desirable skills and the successful candidate will be self-motivated and a team player. A good level of IT literacy is also required as is basic project management skills. Salary Package will depend on skill set. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39403Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:38:04 GMTFlexible Benefits Administrator - Pensions Consultancy £20,000 - £25,000 + bonus and benefits. Berkshire Specialising in Employee Benefits Consulting, Administration and Human Resource Management, this firm prides themselves in being able to deliver workable solutions tailored to meet clients' objectives and build client relationships. Recent winners of the Flexible Benefits Advisor Award, this well established organisation have offices based in central London and currently have an urgent requirement for a Flexible Benefits Administrator seeking a new challenge in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for providing high quality office support to a portfolio of clients in respect of their flexible benefits. For this portfolio of clients, it is your responsibility to keep the underlying flex database records up to date, process monthly/fortnightly leavers, joiners and changes according to the agreed timetables, run, according to the agreed timetables, the monthly/fortnightly reports necessary to enable provider records to be kept up to date and for client payrolls to be processed on time. Providing pro-active assistance and support to clients, providers and the flexible benefits team as and when required, you will also assist with the implementation and renewal projects as well as ongoing service delivery. As a Flex Administrator you must provide the services that have been specified to clients which will typically include ongoing monthly and fortnightly benefit reporting, payroll and HR reporting, processing membership and dealing with any hoc queries from clients, employees and consultants. You will also be required to liaise with benefit providers and respond to any queries, provide non standard reporting, identify any opportunities to streamline and improve the administration service and deal with any invoice queries. Previous experience within a Flexible benefits administration role is imperative and you will be required to get a good understanding of the benefits available within each scheme for which you will be responsible. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39402Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:37:02 GMTExchange Street are currently working with one of the UK's leading professional services firms who have grown significantly in recent years. As part of this forward thinking organisation's continuous development plan, they have acquired a number of financial services businesses in 2008 leading to the need for an additional employee benefits consultant in Milton Keynes. Recognising the potential to add value and further develop client commitment through offering a comprehensive commercial service, this venture is keenly supported by the business. Responsible for providing both corporate financial planning and private client services to owners and senior stakeholders across a full range of product areas, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious consultant to join a quality practice with high value clients. The role is fully supported with administration and paraplanning allowing the adviser to focus on building relationships and generating fees. This successful business model sees average annual production well in excess of similar practices. Successful applicants will be comfortable presenting at board level and must be able to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism commensurate with the status of the position. Prior experience of advising on regulated products within the employee benefits arena is essential. Our client also requires individuals to be at least FPC (or equiv) qualified, although it is likely that candidates will have made steady progress with advanced qualifications. In addition to a competitive basic salary, car allowance and benefits package, the role offers an attractive bonus structure and scope for further career development.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39381Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:12:28 GMTExchange Street are currently working with one of the UK's leading professional services firms who have grown significantly in recent years. As part of this forward thinking organisation's continuous development plan, they have acquired a number of financial services businesses in 2008 leading to the need for an additional Independent Financial Adviser in Milton Keynes. Recognising the potential to add value and further develop client commitment through offering a comprehensive service, this venture is keenly supported by the business. Responsible for providing private client advice to HNW individuals and corporate clients across a full range of product areas, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious consultant to join a quality practice with high value clients. The role is fully supported with administration and paraplanning allowing the adviser to focus on building relationships and generating fees. This successful business model sees average annual production well in excess of similar practices. Successful applicants will be comfortable dealing with corporate and wealthy private clients and must be able to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism commensurate with the status of the position. Prior experience of advising on regulated products within the employee benefit and private client arenas is essential as is progression with advanced qualifications. In addition to a competitive basic salary, car allowance and benefits package, the role offers an attractive bonus structure and scope for further career development.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39380Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:12:26 GMTFlex Administrator - Corporate IFA Surrey £20,000 - £30,000 + bonus + benefits Corporate IFA with a network of offices across the UK including their head office based in London. Within this organisation there are over 100 fully qualified and experienced Partners working directly with Clients, with an additional group of professional support staff providing all the necessary support, back up and assistance required. Supported by an experienced Flex Benefits Consultant your role will be to deliver flexible benefit platforms to firms with 100-3000 employees, working closely with the clients HR departments to understand and communicate change and work closely with 3rd party suppliers to integrate bespoke solutions to this firms clients internal management systems. There is an encouraging opportunity to develop quickly into a more senior role however will depend on the chosen candidates ability. Previous experience in a benefits admin role is essential and some knowledge or understanding of Flexible Benefits would be advantageous. The chosen candidate will have excellent organisational skills, be highly IT literate, have excellent verbal and written communications and work well as part of a team. This role will also require some travel to clients or suppliers at least once a week and initially may include travel into London. Basic salary ranges from £20,000 - £30,000 and includes an excellent bonus and benefits.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39375Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:47:06 GMTCORPORATE CONSULTANT - National IFA Practice Birmingham £30,000 - £40,000 + benefits Award winning IFA with various locations throughout the UK are looking to recruit a Corporate Consultant in their Birmingham office. Since the acquisition of several firms over the last few years they are now growing significantly throughout the country. Knowledge in employee benefits and pension simplification is paramount for this role. You will be expected to both business develop and achieve agreed revenue targets. Promoting and providing a comprehensive and compliant service to new and existing clients in addition to proactively developing suitable connections which will generate business. It is essential you maintain and develop client relations, maximising their potential. Candidates will have experience dealing with Employee Benefit packages and Group risk schemes. You must be able to hold presentations to employees on pensions and related benefits. Full FPC, or similar, is essential. Basic salary will range from £30,000 - £40,000 plus generous car allowance and benefits. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39370Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:21:53 GMTGroup Pensions Administrator - Corporate IFA Surrey Circa £20k + bonus + benefits Corporate IFA with a network of offices across the UK including their head office based in London. Within this organisation there are over 100 fully qualified and experienced Partners working directly with Clients, with an additional group of professional support staff providing all the necessary support, back up and assistance required. Due to business expansion there is an urgent need for 2 Group Pensions Administrators to join the successful employee benefits team within this Corporate IFA.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly motivated group who enjoy their work and are highly valued by their colleagues. Personal strengths are more important than previous experience as the right candidate will grow and develop into the role. Duties include day to day administration of a small number of company pension schemes. Whilst utilising internal and external systems you will be required to deal with emails, post and telephone queries in an accurate, timely and professional manner. Also, be proactive in highlighting improvements or possible pitfalls of processes. Additional responsibility will be to provide support to the Client Services Manager and other team members as and when required. The chosen candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be highly IT literate and will be a self motivated team player with previous experience working in a pensions administration role. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39369Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:15:20 GMTCORPORATE ADVISOR - Wealth Management Firm London £50,000 - £55,000 + bonus + benefits Outstanding opportunity to join one of the largest UK wealth management firms in the country, growing rapidly, this company has multiple sites and a strong tie towards the professional services market including accountants, lawyers and trade associations. Although a corporate specialist, this position is based within the private client team.Currently, there is significant lead flow being passed to one other consultant thus there will be little need to prospect outside the business. Core business includes GPP's, Health and Risk, as well as Keyman, Shareholder Protection and Executive Share Schemes. To assist in managing ongoing client relationships, there is a highly experienced competent support network. Advising corporates and delivering bespoke solutions, you will be a regulated client facing individual with a proven track record of successful implementations. Ideally candidates will be progressing with a DipPFS ideally with G60 qualification. Salary circa £50,000 including a car allowance, full benefits package and an excellent remunerated bonus scheme is on offer with excellent long-term prospects with one of the UK's most successful companies. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39368Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:12:48 GMTFLEXIBLE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR - Online Benefits Provider £20,000 - £28,000 + benefits London Committed to creating an open and dynamic environment where talented people can and do succeed, this firm require dedicated, creative individuals who not only excel in their areas of expertise, but who know that change is the only constant in work and life. Award winning, this well established online flexible benefits solution provider formed in order to fill a technology and service gap in the HR and Employee Benefits market. They are market leaders within this arena, winning various industry awards and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Flexible Benefits Administrator to join them. Based in the customer implementation team, you will be responsible for data validation and manipulation for both annual loads and on-going maintenance and updates. You will load and configure flex and total reward statement sites for clients using the in-house system and produce, configure and validate end of election reports. It will be your responsibility to provide day-to-day support for the management of clients including resolving queries, making changes and ad-hoc processing ensuring that all deadlines are met. Furthermore, you will be required to provide administration support for your clients and admin teams. To be considered, you will have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, in addition to confidence in working with and understanding data. With the ability to collect data from multiple data sources, you will ensure the accurate creation and launching of clients schemes. Candidates will have the ability to work accurately, consistently and in a timely manner with data and be able to cope under pressure if required. Therefore you must work well as part of a team where you will be required to manage multiple corporate clients. It is highly desirable for applicants to have some experience and knowledge of the benefits market gained from a similar position ideally within Flexible Benefits. Opportunities within this firm are fantastic should you be seeking an administration role within Flex and looking to build a successful career within this industry. Salary will depend on experience and you will be encouraged and supported to progress within this organisation. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39367Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:12:45 GMTACCOUNT MANAGER - Benefits Consultancy Birmingham £30,000 - £40,000 + bonus + benefits Global leaders in the professional services market, this firm provide bespoke solutions in a host of areas such as benefits consulting, HRO, investment consulting, amongst many others. Servicing clients all over the world, this benefits practice has embraced the spiralling needs of HR departments by providing lucrative reward strategies. It will be your responsibility to advise existing clients on employee benefits including contract and trust based pensions (DB & DC), group life, PHI schemes and market developments and regulatory changes. Furthermore, you will provide support to the existing team of consultants, in addition to managing a portfolio of existing clients of various sizes, ensuring the client service is well perceived. Candidates will monitor the development of expanded services and achievement of annual revenue targets, in addition to keeping technical knowledge up to date and advising clients accordingly. Corporate advisory experience is essential, with full FPC/CFP and candidates will have either obtained or be working towards DipPFS or APMI. Candidates will have strong technical knowledge in both DB and DC pensions, with working knowledge of Group Risk products. In addition, sound strategic and operational employee benefits knowledge / experience is required. With a track record of achieving targets and the ability to develop expanded services, you will hold excellent interpersonal skills. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39366Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:06:43 GMTCOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT - Benefits Consultancy London £40,000 - £70,000 Global, this human resources outsourcing and consulting firm delivers a complete range of integrated services to help companies manage their total HR and employee costs, enhance HR services, and improve their workforce. Market leading, they currently have a requirement for a Communications Consultant to lead a team that creates innovative and effective communication solutions for this organisation's clients. Partnering with this firm's clients to help engage and energise their employees, you will be required to deliver and manage the delivery of transformational communication materials in all media. You will strive to be an influential advisor for clients. Serving clients in designing, modifying, and implementing transactional and transformational communication strategies, you will then create and manage the creation of communication deliverables. Contributing as a team member, it will be your responsibility to manage components of large and more complex client projects. You will also assess client's current communication state, whilst building strong, ongoing client relationships. The main purpose of this role is to strengthen the business by generating revenue by identifying and selling new opportunities to existing or new clients. It will be your responsibility to manage projects and ensure profitable. Furthermore, you will continue to grow professional skills in your primary communication specialty and apply those skills with excellence in client situations. A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is essential for this role, as is extensive relevant consulting experience in a similar role. You will hold excellent technical, organisational and project management skills, as well as good business development and selling skills. Salary ranges from £40,000 - £70,000 depending on experience and offers an excellent benefits package. A full job specification is available upon application. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditionshttp://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39365Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:01:18 GMTCommunications Specialist £40,000 - £60,000 + benefits London Recognised as the UK's leading professional services firm, this innovative organisation has an immense presence throughout the UK and in the global market. Their client facing communications team has an impressive track record in engaging audiences with organisational change and reward and benefits communication. Due to continued expansion, a need for a number of communication specialists to join this energetic team has arisen. Working with clients in a challenging, fast paced and creative environment you will be responsible for identifying, developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies. Using your experience from internal and change communication you will be pivotal in building internal networks to sell communications assignments on current and future projects, whilst overseeing the production process including brand development, design, print, etc. The ideal candidate will have excellent written communication skills, with a proven track record of success writing internal and external business communications. The ability to use research and diagnostic methods and strong graphic and numerical communications by using a range of media including face to face presentations would be beneficial. Basic £40,000 - £60,000 + Generous benefits including pension, cash allowance and performance bonushttp://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39353Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:33:06 GMTOCCUPATIONAL PENSIONS CONSULTANT London £45,000 - £50,000 + full benefits package Highly specialised within the Employee Benefits and HR Consulting field, this market leading firm provide a vast array of specialist products and services. Having already cemented relationships with over 500 UK and multinational firms, they are poised to take full advantage of the forthcoming changes in employee benefit provisions and therefore require an Occupational Pensions Consultant to be based in their London office. The firm's clients primarily have current active DC arrangements and in some cases Risk Benefit plans. There is a high demand from these clients to receive expert advice on their historic arrangements which include closed final salary schemes. Predominantly you will be meeting with trustees, advising on ongoing legislation change and making a variety of recommendations. It is then expected that these clients will retain your services on an ongoing basis. As this is a relatively new addition to the firm's products and services, you will be exposed to several of the firm's most high profile clients. Naturally our client needs to recruit the right calibre of individual for this position. In the first instance you need to demonstrate your ability to consult with trustees on occupational pensions matters. With experience ideally gained within an actuarial or benefits consultancy supported by exposure to DB and DC plans, you must be confident in your own abilities and you will also be able to deliver solutions to clients in a quality and timely manner. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39349Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:47 GMTEmployee Benefits Consultant (New Business) - Professional IFA Practice Reading £40,000 - £48,000 + bonus & benefits This firm is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and specialises in the placing of commercial insurances for all types of companies from SME's to large Corporate entities and have been providing independent advice for over 35 years to corporate and private clients. With offices based in Berkshire, the firm employs approximately 40 staff to look after over 3,000 clients. With a turnover of £2 million they are currently looking for a Corporate Benefits Consultant to spearhead their EB division. Taking full responsibility for the existing client base, you role will be to work across the business promoting employee benefits to the commercial insurance division and the many introducers referring clients to the firm. The proposition is geared towards flex and encompasses advise on insured pension schemes, full risk benefits, flex and total reward. There is currently some legacy DB business however the majority of new work is more DC and flex related. Core clients are circa 40-100 lives however the largest pension client has 500 employees. The business is supported by two experienced administrators so the new hire can focus on client facing fee earning work Currently working for a corporate IFA providing advice across the benefits sphere is essential as is the ability to plan, organise and motivate yourself. As the two directors are primarily focussed on the private wealth management business, you will have a free reign to manage your own day. Qualifications are desirable but not essential although FSA authorised status is a must. Package will vary according to experience however basic will between £40,000 and £50,000 as a maximum. Benefits are generous as is the bonus with long term equity prospects. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39348Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:45 GMTEMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT - Wealth Management Firm London £30,000 - £40,000 + performance bonus & excellent benefits Prestigious firm founded 40 years ago holds an impeccable reputation within the industry. The business delivers high level holistic financial planning to extremely HNW individuals through purely fee-based consulting, Investment Management and Employee Benefits. Spinning off from Private Client connections, the Employee Benefits division was founded several years ago and is now an intrical part of the business. Working alongside a Senior Consultant, you will assume responsibility for a portfolio of insured arrangements and develop new connections through the private client contacts and introducers alike. Initially, this role will be focused towards managing and developing business within the existing client bank i.e. a "farmer" role, being passed leads. However after some time, as the successful candidates develops to become a Senior Consultant, the role will become a lot more new business orientated, requiring you to "hunt" for potential clients. This firm offers endless opportunities for growth and development with excellent career prospects. Candidates will be technically competent in a wide range of Corporate Financial Planning including various DC products (GPP, Stakeholder, EPP) Group Risk (PHI, PMI, DISB) and ideally exposure to Flex. With full FPC (or equivalent) as a minimum, candidates will ideally hold or be working towards AFPC. With experience of charging on a fee-basis, candidates will have the ability to build and maintain good professional relationships as this is a client facing role. With a hunger to succeed and grow within a market leading firm, the successful candidate will receive a generous salary plus a generous performance bonus and a top tier benefits package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39347Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:40 GMTEMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT - Wealth Management Firm Berkshire £40,000 - £50,000 + performance bonus and excellent benefits. Holding an impeccable reputation within the industry this firm has recently completed a significant merger. As the dust settles within the two firms, the need has arisen to urgently appoint several Employee Benefits Consultants in their Berkshire office. Since the take over, the company has doubled in size and funds under management have increased to over £1 billion. The business delivers high level holistic financial planning to extremely high net worth individuals through purely fee-based consulting, Investment Management and Employee Benefits. Spinning off from Private Client connections, the Employee Benefits division was founded several years ago and is now an intrical part of the business. Currently the Employee Benefits division in Berkshire requires an Employee Benefits Consultant to assist in the development of new and existing clients. Working closely with the Head of Employee Benefits you will assume responsibility for a portfolio of insured arrangements in addition to being tasked to develop new connections through the private client contacts and the introducers alike. Technically you need to be competent in a wide range of corporate financial planning including various DC products (GPP, Stakeholder, EPP etc) group risk (PHI, PMI, DISB) and ideally exposure to flexible benefits. The role is for a thoroughbred who will be well versed in all the above areas coupled with quality client facing skills. Applicants will need to be full AFPC or similar, with experience of charging partly or wholly on a fee basis. You will have proven critical analysis skills, highly developed written skills and the ability to build and maintain good professional relationships. Clients to bring are always an advantage however we stress are not essential as there will be a large portfolio for you. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39345Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:35 GMTThis firm is a global leader in the professional services market providing bespoke solutions in a host of areas such as Benefits Consulting, HRO and Investment Consulting, amongst many others. With over 15,000 employees worldwide, they serve clients from more than 190 cities and 41 countries and territories worldwide. The benefits practice has embraced the spiralling needs of HR departments by providing lucrative reward strategies. Responsible for developing new streams of income, you will be strategically placed within the business to network across a variety of channels. In addition to responding to new tenders, you will actively work within various disciplines promoting the healthcare & benefits offering to existing corporate connections. In addition you will also conduct various other business development initiatives including seminars, direct marketing etc. Supported by an exceptional team of technical administrators and account relationship managers, your sole focus will be to win new business then pass it onto the team. Successful applicants must be working within the health & benefits space for a consulting organisation with proven business development successes. Furthermore, strong oral and written communication skills will be required to interact with clients, providers and associates, in order to build and develop constructive relationships. Basic salary range is £50,000 - £65,000 + car allowance, exceptional benefits and high performance bonus scheme based on revenue generated. Excellent opportunity with a world class organisation. Refer a friend or colleague: JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39342Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:23 GMTEmployee Benefits Consultant - Wealth Management Firm Leeds or Newcastle Circa £45,000 + bonus and generous benefits package Prestigious, this firm holds an impeccable reputation within the industry and the company has recently doubled in size and funds under management have increased to over £1billion. The business delivers high level holistic financial planning to extremely HNW individuals through purely fee-based consulting, Investment Management and Employee Benefits. Spinning off from Private Client connections, the Employee Benefits division was founded several years ago and is now an intrical part of the business. Currently the Employee Benefits division in Leeds requires an Employee Benefits Consultant to assist in the development of new and existing clients. Working closely with the Head of Employee Benefits you will assume responsibility for a portfolio of insured arrangements in addition to being tasked to develop new connections through the private client contacts and the introducers alike. Technically you need to be competent in a wide range of corporate financial planning including various DC products (GPP, Stakeholder, EPP etc) group risk (PHI, PMI, DISB) and ideally exposure to flexible benefits. The role is for a thoroughbred who will be well versed in all the above areas coupled with quality client facing skills Applicants will need to be full AFPC or similar, with experience of charging partly or wholly on a fee basis. You will have proven critical analysis skills, highly developed written skills and the ability to build and maintain good professional relationships. Clients to bring are always an advantage however we stress are not essential as there will be a portfolio for you. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39336Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:03:45 GMTSENIOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT - Wealth Management Firm London £50,000 - £60,000 + performance bonus & full benefits package Prestigious, this firm founded 40 years ago, holding an impeccable reputation within the industry has recently completed a significant merger. As the dust settles within the two firms, the need has arisen to appoint an Employee Benefits Consultant in their London office. Since the take over, the company has doubled in size and funds under management have increased to over £1 billion. The business delivers high level holistic financial planning to extremely high net worth individuals through purely fee based consulting, Investment Management and Employee Benefits. Spinning off from Private Client connections, the Employee Benefits division was founded several years ago and is now an intrical part of the business. Currently the Employee Benefits division in London requires an Employee Benefits Consultant to assist in the development of new and existing clients. Working closely with the Head of Employee Benefits you will assume responsibility for a portfolio of insured arrangements in addition to being tasked to develop new connections through the private client contacts and the introducers alike. Technically you need to be competent in a wide range of corporate financial planning including various DC products (GPP, Stakeholder, EPP etc) group risk (PHI, PMI, DISB) and ideally exposure to flexible benefits. The role is for a thoroughbred who will be well versed in all the above areas coupled with quality client facing skills Applicants will need to be full AFPC or similar, with experience of charging partly or wholly on a fee basis. You will have proven critical analysis skills, highly developed written skills and the ability to build and maintain good professional relationships. Clients to bring are always an advantage however we stress are not essential as there will be a portfolio for you. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39335Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:03:41 GMTIMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANT - ONLINE BENEFITS PROVIDER London Circa £30,000 + benefits Award-winning firm providing a unique approach to Employee Benefits, offering a holistic style incorporating all the services and competencies required to develop, deliver and manage an Employee Benefits strategy are currently seeking an Implementation Consultant to join their London based team. The main purpose of this role will be the configuration of the in-house software platform to the defined client requirements. The successful applicant will be responsible for the project management of all aspects of client implementation using a pre-defined delivery process as a guide. You will be working as part of a wider team with Sales Consultants, Product Development and Customer Services teams to ensure that implementation is delivered to a high quality and to client satisfaction. Proven experience in a hands-on client delivery role is required and you will be identifying risks and issues, setting expectations, relationship building, managing scope and sign-off and progress reporting. Furthermore, a significant experience of product configuration or IT systems development is also essential. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline, although a technical degree is preferred. A good knowledge of the benefits market is also desirable. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39334Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:03:37 GMTOne of the UK’s largest financial services organisations is looking for 2 Regional Managers to manage teams of consultants across their relationship with a major high street institution. This is a very high profile position, managing up to 4 teams of 8 advisers each as well as the day to day relationship with the banking partner at a senior level. To secure this exciting opportunity you will have a successful track record of regulated sales management, at least FPC 3 and preferably H15 and some element of investment based AFPC qualification or new Dip status. If this is you and you want to be considered for this very rare and rewarding role, apply immediately.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39330Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:02:42 GMTPARAPLANNER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Wealth Management London £24,000 - £32,000 + benefits package Prestigious, this firm holds an impeccable reputation within the industry and the company has recently doubled in size and funds under management have increased to over £1billion. The business delivers high level holistic financial planning to extremely HNW individuals through purely fee-based consulting, Investment Management and Employee Benefits. Spinning off from Private Client connections, the Employee Benefits division was founded several years ago and is now an intrical part of the business. Directly reporting to the Practice Manager, you will provide servicing and technical support to the Employee Benefits team and clients enabling the achievement of business targets. This position is ideally suited to candidates wanting to move from an employee benefits administration role, or a Paraplanner wanting to eventually progress into a consulting role. You will be responsible for accurately preparing for consultant meetings, client reports, fee and scoping agreements, market reviews and benchmarking within agreed time scales. Furthermore, you will support consultants with preparation of client correspondence and proactively liaise with client, consultants and third parties. Applicants will have a strong technical knowledge of Employee Benefits products and have relevant experience in an Employee Benefits environment. FPC qualified or equivalent and ideally studying towards DipPFS or equivalent is also a requirement. Candidates must have experience in using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office products and Adviser Office. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39326Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:54:58 GMTEMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT - Benefits Consultancy London £40,000 - £55,000 Driving further into the Employee Benefits and HR Consulting field, this highly specialised firm are employing their vast array of specialist products and services. Having already cemented relationships with over 500 UK and multinational firms they currently have a requirement for an Employee Benefits Consultant to be based in London. Providing project management skills in connection with both internal and client facing projects, one of your main responsibilities will be to deliver consultancy expertise in a specific area such as pensions, flex, or HR. Managing and taking ownership of client retention targets, you will be expected to deal with client issues with regard to existing business, deliver appropriate strategies ensure retention of existing business and expanded lines of business ensuring that best practice is followed as appropriate. Successful applicants will have background knowledge of Employee Benefits. This can be gained through working for either an employee benefits consultancy or life assurance company in order to give specific advice to the employer and generic information to their employees. FPC qualified or equivalent is essential and DipPFS or equivalent including G60 is highly desirable. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39321Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:45:34 GMTPENSIONS AND INVESTMENT CONSULTANT - Benefits Consultancy London £45,000 - £60,000 basic Award winning, this leading firm has built a reputation as a market leading benefits consultancy that successfully integrates HR, employee benefits and individual financial advice, whilst putting people at the heart of everything they do. Delivering consultancy expertise for the corporate pension and investment proposition including contract-based pensions and trust-based pensions, you will participate in the design, explanation and communication of their associated investment solutions. The successful candidate will make a vast impact on the business which could lead to an exciting future. Ideally from a corporate financial planning background, applicants will be fully FPC qualified (or equivalent) with DipPFS or equivalent (particularly G60). With a track record of achieving targets and the ability to develop expanded services, you will hold excellent interpersonal skills. This firm offers an excellent benefits package including a contributory pension, 24 days holiday, DIS, PHI, CI, PMI and bonus. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39320Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:45:31 GMTACCOUNT MANAGER London and Home Counties £25,000 - £35,000 + excellent benefits package Providing bespoke solutions in benefits consulting, HRO and investment consulting, this award winning, global consultancy firm are currently experiencing significant growth within benefits outsourcing. The main purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of a timely, accurate and compliant Benefits Enrolment service in conjunction with the Managing Consultant. Where appropriate, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of this service for a group of clients through the proactive management of the client relationship and the delivery of the service level agreement. You will be responsible for achieving revenue targets within their teams client portfolio, establishing and developing effective communications with client contacts and identifying and responding to client needs. The successful candidate will act as the Client Service Manager for selected clients through proactive communication and management of the client portfolio. You will be required to identify, communicate and follow through actions arising from client meetings ensuring client queries are responded to promptly by the appropriate parties. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to identify revenue opportunities and consider ways of improving client profitability, through monitoring and questioning efficiencies in the way that service is provided. Previous experience in a high level, client facing role is essential and this can be gained from a service delivery role, consultancy or in house position. Furthermore, it is highly desirable for applicants to come from an Employee Benefits background. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience of managing projects focused on delivery with proven financial management skills. This role is based in Surrey or London but will involve travel within the UK, and remote working as required to meet the needs of clients. Salary will be dependant on experience and includes a very generous benefits package including car allowance (depending on level), 5% bonus, 23% DB Pension, DIS 3x salary, BUPA, PMI and full flex package. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39317Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:37:48 GMTFLEXIBLE BENEFITS PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATOR Surrey £24,000 - £30,000 + full benefits package Providing bespoke solutions in benefits consulting, HRO and investment consulting, this award winning, global consultancy firm are currently experiencing significant growth within benefits outsourcing. The main purpose of this role is to assist the Team Manager in ensuring a consistently high standard of administration service to a portfolio of complex clients in relation to Flex Admin Schemes. The Principal Administrator will assist in managing the team and will be a source of technical expertise for their client group with a detailed knowledge of all client schemes. It will be your responsibility to plan, agree and deliver the annual enrolment process with complex clients and ensure the delivery of monthly processing within the team. The main functions of this role are to organise and support client members ensuring agreed service levels are met following Flexible benefits technical processes, procedures and controls. Regularly communicating with complex clients and attending annual administration review meetings is also a requirement for this position. Furthermore, you will be responsible for project managing major client tasks e.g. implementations, renewal, benefit changes and creating plans as well as managing projects for complex clients. Previous client facing experience such as attending client meetings, agreeing milestones and key activities is essential as is managing performance, allocating activities and tasks and checking others work. The chosen candidate will also have previous experience of managing projects involving both internally and externally with flexible benefits industry experience is also highly desirable. An excellent benefits package is on offer and this firm offers fantastic opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation. JWS Resources operates a generous referral scheme which you could benefit from! Should you know of anyone who would be suitable for the above role, we would be extremely grateful if you could forward our details to them. Every time you refer a successfully placed individual, you will receive a gift worth up to £250, and there is no limit on how many gifts you can receive. Please refer to our website www.jwsresources.com then select refer a friend, for full terms and conditions.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39316Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:35:08 GMT