Trainee Employer Consulting Analyst

Job Description

Barnett Waddinghamis a leading independent UK professional services consultancy advising on risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With over 1700 people across 9 offices, ourculture is based on providing all of our clients with a high quality, professionalservice through strong personal relationships and tailored solutions. We are dependent on talented, skilled employees who enjoy working for a leading organisation in a closely knit and friendly team. To achieve this - and further support our continued growthas an independent, resilient and evergreen business - we need talented, motivated and enthusiastic graduates who value the chance to join our growing graduate community.We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive firm, which maintains its core values ofPrincipled, Quality, Partnership and Respect.We have a supportive structure in place to help you manage your work/life balance and encourage you to take controlof your personal development through our study support package and our dedicated training team is always on hand for guidance throughout our graduate programme and beyond. Our EC graduate programme is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us after university. Our graduates develop a broad, transferable skillset which covers both technical and consulting matters. You will also have opportunities to work on a widerange of projects and to develop your softer skills.Look at what recent Graduates into our Employer Consulting team have to say:“Barnett Waddingham (BW) have been nothing short of amazing in helping me to advance my skills in this sector, and all employees I have interacted with have welcomed me into the team and provided help and support whenever Ive needed it. Coming straightout of university and into the workplace was daunting, but BW and the team have been fantastic in helping me settle in"“I started in the EC Graduate Scheme in September after graduating from university and am currently working in the DC team. I have found the experience to be very rewarding and enjoyable; in particular, my DC colleagues are friendly and supportive. Thisis especially valued when I am working on unfamiliar projects. The work is varied and has pushed me out of my comfort zone. On reflection, despite only having worked for Barnett Waddingham for 6 months, I have learnt a significant amount whilst being here.The company allows me to have a very good work-life balance, with flexible working hours and flexibility with working from home. I would encourage anyone who is looking for a career in financial services to apply.Our Graduate Programme 2024 – Employer Consulting (EC)EC is made up of various disciplines from data analytics, corporate pensions advice and workforce wellbeing through to technology development and customer services. This programme offers first class training and skills development, enabling you to gain an excellentunderstanding of the role an Employer Consultant undertakes within the firm. You will gain an understanding of how the business area operates and the opportunity to learn from our Partners and dedicated team members along with the chance to study towards professionalqualifications.You will be involved in multiple exciting projects and development opportunities, along with client work. An indication of the types of work you can expect to be involved with as part of the programme is detailed below:Consultancy and account management: Supporting senior colleagues to deliver data led consultancy and governance services across reward, benefits and DC pensions; build and maintain client and internal relationshipsTechnology development: Working with Business Analysts and project managers to deliver our market leading employee engagement and data analytics toolsTechnology delivery: Supporting the Delivery team in providing a first-class client and employee experience through our technologyEmployee engagement: Working on communication strategies with consideration of content, design and delivery momentumResearch and development: Projects covering proposition development, market analysis/intelligence, thought leadership.We were recognised as being one of thebest places to work in the UKin 2023 and pride ourselves on creating a professional, caring learning environment. Coupled with our friendly culture, our aim is to support and nurture individuals embarking onthe EC Graduate Programme with us!Professional qualificationsAs a graduate youll be developing through the business by learning on the job, alongside studying towards professional qualifications. We have different career pathways which support varying qualifications but to start off with we’ll support you with workingtowards the Certificate in Financial Planning (life and pensions route).Entry requirements and what we are looking forOur current graduate vacancies require a minimum 2:2 degree and a strong interest to work and advance a career within the professional services industry. We require dedicated individuals with a strong academic background who are dynamic, proactive and have good communication skills.Recruitment processThe recruitment process takes place throughout the spring and well be organising assessment days in June.Please note, for some offices we will be recruiting on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as youre ready.Please apply with your CV. We will then invite you to a short telephone screen with one o...