Life & Protection Adviser


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: FREELANCE FINANCIAL We’re seeking an enthusiastic and people-focused Trainee Life Insurance Adviser to join our team in Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in financial services, with full training, mentoring, and support toward industry-recognised qualifications. No previous experience is required - just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. If you do have a background in advising insurance the that’s a bonus!

Responsibilities

  • Engage with clients across Northern Ireland, building trust and understanding their personal and financial needs.
  • Explain life insurance and protection products clearly, ensuring clients feel confident in their choices.
  • Carry out structured fact-finding to recommend suitable protection solutions.
  • Work under supervision while progressing toward full regulatory competence.
  • Maintain accurate records in line with FCA and UK regulatory standards.
  • Follow internal compliance processes and treat-customer-fairly principles.
  • Meet service, quality, and performance targets.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport.
  • A genuine interest in helping people protect their families and futures.
  • Confidence speaking with clients by phone and face-to-face.
  • Self-motivation, resilience, and a proactive approach to learning.
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and within a supportive team environment.
  • Full training provided - ideal for career changers or recent graduates.

Desirable Skills

  • Background in a sales background preferable.
  • Reasonable computer literacy skills.
  • Able to demonstrate self-generated clients.
  • Capable of working of own initiative.
  • Good social media skills.

Further Information

The Employer is: FREELANCE FINANCIAL JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1760685
Job Sector
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
Area
Belfast
Location
Flexible work from home & Office (1 Falcon Road, Belfast)
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
19/02/2026
Closing date
31/03/2026
Worktime
Flexible, to be confirmed with employer.

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