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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
About Aptia
Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.
With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.
Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.
And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.
Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.
Job requirements
Aptia are looking for a talented Design Consultant to join our growing UK Communications Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating engaging, accessible and impactful communications that help pension scheme members better understand their benefits and make informed decisions about their financial futures.
As a Design Consultant, you'll work closely with Communication Consultants, Client Directors and pension specialists to deliver high-quality member communications across multiple channels.
You'll combine creative thinking, technical design expertise and a strong understanding of audience engagement to develop compelling communications that build trust, improve understanding and enhance the member experience.
Initially, your focus will be on pension scheme communications, including: Newsletters, Benefit statements, Booklets and guides, Websites and microsites, Email campaigns, Videos and animations, Posters and promotional materials, Member engagement campaigns.
As part of a growing, revenue-generating practice, you'll also help shape and develop Aptia's communications offering, bringing fresh ideas and innovative solutions to clients.
This is a hybrid working position which can align to any Aptia UK office.
Key responsibilities:
Creating and delivering high-quality design solutions across print and digital channels.
Translating client objectives into engaging communication concepts and visual designs.
Leading the design delivery of member communications from concept through to production.
Developing communication templates, design standards and best-practice tools.
Supporting client onboarding and major change projects, including scheme transitions, GMP rectification and pensions dashboard initiatives.
Using engagement data, feedback and analytics to continuously improve communication effectiveness.
Ensuring all communications are accessible, inclusive, user-friendly and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Managing relationships with external design agencies, printers and suppliers where required.
Representing Aptia in client meetings and communication-related discussions.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Previous experience in pensions, employee benefits or financial services communications.
Outstanding graphic and communication design skills across digital and print media.
Experience designing communications for diverse audiences with varying levels of financial literacy.
Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles.
Experience creating personalised communications through data merging and dynamic content.
Expertise in digital engagement channels, including websites, portals, email campaigns, videos, animations and webinars.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working to tight deadlines.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
A commercial mindset with a passion for developing innovative client solutions.
Desirable
Understanding of pension administration processes and member communication requirements across different life stages.
Experience working with pension trustees, employers or pension administration providers.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.
Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.
