Protection Specialist

Self-Employed Financial Protection Advisor

Office-based in Benfleet, Essex for training period then remote working

Minimum of 16 hours per week training period

About the Company

This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced financial protection advisor, to join an award-winning, Essex-based company on a secure self-employed basis.

Founded in 2016, My Mortgage Angel is a small, friendly team that offers award-winning customer service*. We focus on the individual needs and priorities of each and every client, without worrying about unreasonable sales targets. In other words, if your current role doesn’t allow you to do as much for your clients as you’d like, you’ve come to the right place! Like the rest of our team, you may also be looking to leave the demands - and the commute - of a City-based career behind.

About the Role

Ideally, you will love helping people understand the benefits of financial protection and can demonstrate a minimum of 12 months’ experience in a similar role. You will also be well-acquainted with the five key areas of financial protection: life insurance, critical illness, serious illness, income protection, and family income benefit. Any relevant qualifications would be welcome.

Responsibilities

• Willing to take additional exams as necessary
• Able to sell financial protection products with a positive, benefits-first approach.

Qualities

• An excellent listener who prioritises individual customer service.
• An observer who notices the finer details.

Qualifications

Either one of the following:

• CII Exams - Min of one of :CF1/FPC1/RO1/RO5

or

• LIBF exams - Min of one of : CEFA1/CEMAP1/FSRE

Pay range and compensation package

• A minimum of 5 clients per month, at 30% commission per client (you will retain 70% commission for each client you introduce to My Mortgage Angel)
• Six months of mentoring and paid networking fees to help develop your career.
• Time and space to take care of your clients and do the best possible job for each one.
• A professional, yet fun and relaxed, working environment at our garden office in Benfleet, Essex.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

If you’d like to apply, please send a full CV, plus a covering letter explaining why you’d be a good fit for the role – and including your favourite joke! – to [email protected]

IMPORTANT: applications that do not follow the instructions above will not be considered.

First interviews will take place during March

*Winner: Best Customer Service, UK Business Awards 2025