Careers for Heroes
Build a career, and love protecting families - with over 450 LifeSearchers doing just that, across the UK and beyond.
Pride in our culture
Our culture is radical for financial services. For most industries in fact.
We talk a lot about family. We talk a lot about love. Loving the work we do. Loving the good we do for clients. Working together and feeling close like a family.
Our culture statement and five values guide the way. Everything we say and do ties into those.
We avoid hierarchies. We’re a democracy where everyone has a voice and we want them to be heard.
Almost every new LifeSearcher says something like ‘I didn’t know places like this existed’ or ‘I’m waiting for the shine to wear off’. We want you to say those things too when you join us too!
Our five values
Training and support
84 LifeSearchers progressed their career last year in one way or another.
Our Learning & Development team are award winners so you’ll be in more than capable hands.
'Searchers stories
Charlie's story
“I joined LifeSearch in 2016 and started out as an advisor in the Leeds Office. Since then I have progressed into leadership, had a Coaching role, been a Leadership & Development Specialist and most recently progressed to become one of our Senior Partnerships Managers. There really isn't anywhere quite like LifeSearch, you will never be a number in a seat and the career opportunities are endless!”
Gemma's story
“I have been at LifeSearch for 15 years and absolutely love working here. I have been able to change my career in line with my personal life for example when I had my children I went from Full time Advising to part time support and now my children are older, back to Full time Advising. The leaders treat you as an individual, they genuinely care how you feel and constantly help you improve within your career to be the best that you can, whilst at the same time being extremely flexible in regards to childcare and personal circumstances. They are extremely forward thinking and are always looking for ways to improve as a company, which includes looking after their staff. I genuinely love coming into work and would never work anywhere else.”
Zuky's story
“I joined in May 2020, during daunting time to start a new job but LifeSearch immediately showed themselves to be a supportive place to work and put all my worries at ease. Since starting, my job role has grown and changed so much, there always feels like there is great opportunity for growth and progression in your career here. LifeSearch is truly a place of work filled with friendly, passionate people.”
Nell's story
“I joined LifeSearch in 2013 as a Protection Adviser, becoming a Best Practice Champion in 2015 and then evolving into my current role as a Franchise Development Coach in 2017.
Working at LifeSearch is very rewarding, you’re always encouraged to be the best version of yourself and given many opportunities to keep learning & developing.
At LifeSearch we are not afraid of change, we embrace it and keep improving our advice to protect families in the right way.”
Beth's story
“I’ve worked at LifeSearch for the past 4 years after leaving retail behind - For me, it was the best decision I have made career wise.
Work life balance has become a real thing.
Over the last 4 years I have moved quickly on through all the client support job families, there is no end to the progression you can make. It is left to you take control and progress in our own time, with some great support from individual team leaders. I am currently on a leadership programme and there are many other learning platforms we searchers benefit from in working hours to help with this progression.
At LifeSearch there is always something going on you can get stuck in no matter what your role is, or how high up in the business you are.”
Melvyn's story
“Joining LifeSearch in 2015 has been my best career choice. I have been in three different departments in that time, learning, evolving and striking up great friendships as I go. Alongside my current role in support, where I’m a conduit between our clients and our insurers, I’m also part of the Fairness & Diversity squad. As it does, my life has served up challenges. In the last 18 months alone I’ve lost family members and become proud dad to an amazing little boy. LifeSearch have helped me celebrate the good … and had my back though the bad.”
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Submit an applicationPay & perks
It starts with a good basic salary plus ongoing and regular bonuses and benefits. There’s flexible working, private healthcare and cashback for major retailers and high street stores. There’s freebies galore and a unique culture to call home. Once you've been here long enough, you’ll get an annual Partnership bonus.
This. All of this. It’s unheard of in our industry.
Our unique, award-winning reward philosophy means LifeSearchers can shape the professional and financial futures they want.
Want to take less cash so you can put in to your retirement fund? Do it and we’ll also add to your pot. Need a loan for a real-life-reason and want to pay it back in stages? Sure. Whether it’s business or personal, medical or financial, we’re here to meet Searchers’ needs. Always.
You can build a career here. You can build a future here. You can build a life, here.
- A decent basic salary
- A rewarding earnings structure for Protection Advisers for all colleagues
- Flexible working and a supportive work/life culture
- Electric car leasing scheme
- Private healthcare
- Apprenticeship Levy to support personal growth
- Travel loans
- Support for your charitable endeavours
- Contributory Pension Scheme - with a choice of options
- Life Insurance
- Discounted Critical Illness Cover
- Income Protection Insurance
- An annual 'partnership' bonus after qualifying period
- Paternity leave - new fathers are entitled to four weeks of paid leave
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Submit an applicationOpportunities for all
We pride ourselves on our open, tolerant, inclusive culture and welcome people from every walk of life.Women in Finance Charter
We’re supporting the campaign to build a more balanced and fairer financial services industry.Living Well
Is our programme to ensure LifeSearchers are happy and well in all aspects of life.Gender diversity
We're all for who people are and who they want to be.Time to Change
We’re proud to be recognised as an employer fighting to change the way people think and act on mental health.Race at Work Charter
In partnership with Business in the Community (BITC), we promote equality and inclusion - creating a healthy and welcoming workplace.Making Flexible Work
We create and support different forms of flexible working, including part-time roles and job shares.Disability Confident
Proud to be recognised on the Government backed scheme as a Disability Confident employerOur locations
London (Shoreditch) —
Just a 5-minute walk from Old Street and Moorgate, or 15 from Farringdon, we’re right in the vibrant part of the capital.
Leeds —
Smack bang in Leeds City Centre, our office has well over 100 LifeSearchers and growing.
Milton Keynes —
In the middle of MK, a stone's throw from the train station and a short stroll to Centre MK's shops and 'The Hub' with its bars and restaurants.
Cape Town —
Well, our CEO is from South Africa, so why wouldn’t we have an office in Cape Town? Opened in 2017, it has a small team with plans to grow.
Not near us? Get in touch anyway. Our team of over 450 LifeSearchers are based all over the UK.