Pensions Project Lead

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pensions Project Lead to join a specialist Administration Project Team, overseeing and delivering a wide range of technical pensions administration projects.

The role offers the chance to take ownership of high-profile projects such as GMP implementations, de-risking exercises, Pensions Dashboard data projects, CETV top-ups, and data rectification initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of pensions administration projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget
• Analyse and review pensions data, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Produce project status reports, highlighting milestones, risks, and issues
• Ensure all activities comply with legislation, industry standards, and internal policies
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and third-party providers
• Support colleagues and contribute to process improvements and best practice within the team

Key Requirements

• Strong experience delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes
• Proven background in bulk pensions projects (GMP, data rectification, de-risking, Pensions Dashboard)
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Previous experience within a third-party administration environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £55k DOE, plus discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, 1 day birthday leave
• Option to buy / sell holiday
• Income Protection
• DC workplace Pensions
• Clear development and career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility across UK offices – x2 days per week
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Don’t miss the chance to lead on high-profile projects – submit your CV now.