Flexible Benefits Delivery Manager
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Salary
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£56,500
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £56,500, and ISIO GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2131 (IT project managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
2131 IT project managers Also possible | £40,700 | £46,600 | £52,400 | £58,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Flexible Benefits Delivery Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing Employee Benefits business, which spans strategic benefit design, workplace health & wellbeing consulting, DC pensions, benefits technology and employee engagement & support.
We are looking for an experienced Flexible Benefits Delivery Manager to help drive growth in this exciting and rapidly developing area of our business. You will be responsible for managing client Flexible Benefit implementations and renewals.
You will work closely with experts from across our Employee Benefits business, collaborating with colleagues based across all Isio offices and drawing on a wide range of specialist expertise. Together, you will take our Flexible Benefits offering and services to high-value corporate prospects and clients, sharing your specialist knowledge with both clients and colleagues to help us continue to innovate and deliver a best-in-class service across the full Employee Benefits spectrum.
We strive to provide a market-leading customer experience, and that’s driven by our people. Our Delivery Managers are engaging and positive; they listen to what our clients need, adapt their approach and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and benefit partners.
What does the role entail?
You will drive the delivery of Flexible Benefits implementations and annual renewal projects.
Work closely with Client Managers & Directors to support the ongoing relationship, providing input and responding to queries relating to implementation and service delivery as appropriate.
Provide day-to-day project oversight and guidance to junior project support colleagues where appropriate working closely with Administration, QA and Technical team members across scheme administration and support, quality assurance and testing, and platform configuration, coordinating their contribution to ensure successful project delivery and an exceptional client experience.
Oversee the implementation and renewal projects end-to-end, using project management methodologies and tools. This will include and is not limited to:
o Project plans (MS Project)
o RAID Log & meeting minutes
o Workflow support tools
Drafting and review of platform specifications including design and technical specifications, import and reporting specifications.
Be responsible for successful client testing (UAT) by overseeing QA specialists to close out all issues.
Act as a point of escalation for complicated or difficult issues/contacts and work with more senior members of the team to resolve any issues.
Develop and build client relationships by meeting with the client in person or virtually to discuss and manage the projects.
Drive the set-up of implementation and in-life processes for each client to support and facilitate the on-going management of the Flexible Benefits scheme. Triage junior resources and associated colleagues to ensure any recurring processes are actioned on time.
Support with wider Workplace Health & Wellbeing (W&W) queries to ensure accurate benefit member data files are provided to the W&W team.
Maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
Use insights from client projects to identify opportunities to enhance the proposition and client experience, sharing these with Client Managers, Directors and relevant Employee Benefits colleagues.
Effective management of relationships with insurers, providers and partners to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients to maintain and strengthen Isio’s strategic partnerships.
Support colleagues with Employee Benefit proposals, RFP / ITT responses, and new business / pitch meetings, and enquiries / referrals in relation to Flexible Benefits.
Maintain awareness of the Flexible Benefits industry, market developments and key competitor activity to inform the wider Employee Benefits team, and all other relevant internal parties
What we’re looking for?
Strong experience in employee benefits, particularly Flexible Benefits, including successfully managing implementations and renewals.
Experience working with Flexible Benefits platforms, benefit design, data imports and reporting, with the ability to translate requirements into accurate specifications.
A good understanding of the UK risk and healthcare benefits market, including relevant market trends.
Demonstrable experience delivering an excellent service to mid-sized and large corporate clients, taking a consultative and pragmatic approach to complex requirements.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with experience working with clients, insurers, providers and benefit partners.
Experience using project management methodologies and tools; PRINCE2 would be advantageous but is not essential.
Excellent organisational and delegation skills, with the ability to manage multiple client priorities, resources and junior colleagues effectively.
A process-driven approach, with experience developing and improving implementation and administration processes.
Why Join Isio
Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters.
Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio
About Isio
A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services.
Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking.
Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.
At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.
We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us [email protected]
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ISIO GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.