Overview

In this role, you will lead a portfolio of UK Defined Benefit pension projects for large clients, guiding both client-facing and internal delivery. You’ll apply pensions expertise to GMP equalisation, buy‑in/out readiness, wind‑ups, and other change initiatives, collaborating with across‑team colleagues, actuaries, and external partners. You’ll shape project plans, governance, and risk management to ensure on‑time, on‑scope delivery. This is a dynamic, cross‑functional role with a clear career path and mentoring in a growing team.

Pay / Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 extra day
private healthcare
life insurance
group income protection
defined contribution pension with matched contributions up to 10%
hybrid working options

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of pension change projects (GMP equalisation, Buy‑in/Buy‑out readiness, benefits rectification, scheme mergers, wind‑ups)
Develop and monitor detailed project plans and governance frameworks
Provide day‑to‑day project management and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to hit milestones
Lead and document project calls, plan workshops, and drive high‑quality client delivery
Conduct ongoing project improvement reviews and ensure thorough tranche reviews at milestones
Maintain project documentation (risk logs, action plans, project plans)
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, clients, administrators, actuaries and external partners

Key requirements

Strong UK Defined Benefit pensions background
Knowledge of DB scheme operations, legislation and technical areas (GMP rectification/equalisation, Buy‑ins/Buy‑outs, wind‑ups)
Experience in actuarial project teams, pension administration projects or pensions consulting is advantageous
Proven project delivery and client-facing experience
Prince 2 or similar (APM, PMP, CSM) or willingness to obtain
Clear, concise communication skills (verbal and written)
Experience facilitating project meetings/workshops and note‑taking
Proactive, assertive management style to drive outcomes
Strong stakeholder management experience

Clear communication
Proactive approach
Stakeholder management
Prince2 (or equivalent)
GMP equalisation/rectification
Buy‑in/Buy‑out concepts

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